What does the Bible say about self esteem?

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• Romans 12:3

  For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

• Galatians 6:3

  For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

• 2 Corinthians 10:18

  For it isn't he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

• 1 Peter 3:3-4

  [3] Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; [4] but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.

• Luke 16:15

  He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

• Proverbs 21:4

  A high look, and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.

• Isaiah 2:17

  The loftiness of man shall be bowed down, And the haughtiness of men shall be brought low; And Yahweh alone shall be exalted in that day.

• Proverbs 16:5

  Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: They shall assuredly not be unpunished.

• Luke 14:11

  For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."

• Proverbs 11:2-13

  [2] When pride comes, then comes shame, But with humility comes wisdom. [3] The integrity of the upright shall guide them, But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them. [4] Riches don't profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. [5] The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. [6] The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, But the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires. [7] When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, And expectation of power comes to nothing. [8] A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked takes his place. [9] With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But the righteous will be delivered through knowledge. [10] When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting. [11] By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. [12] One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his peace. [13] One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, But one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

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