Overview
The Bible addresses false confidence across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Isaiah and Psalms. Closely related themes include Trust, Praise, Protection and Alliances, Political.
Key Bible verses about false confidence
Old Testament
Psalms
Isaiah
Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity. call: Heb. remove
Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit. When the LORD shall stretch out his hand, both he that helpeth shall fall, and he that is holpen shall fall down, and they all shall fail together.
Studying false confidence for yourself
- Begin with Psalms 146:3, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Isaiah and Psalms each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Trust, Praise, Protection and Alliances, Political.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about false confidence?
The Bible addresses false confidence across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Isaiah and Psalms. Closely related themes include Trust, Praise, Protection and Alliances, Political.
How many Bible verses are about false confidence?
The Bible references false confidence in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention false confidence?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Psalms 146:3: “Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. help: or, salvation”
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