Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
Stop talking so arrogantly and boastfully; don't let pride come out of your mouth, because the LORD is a God who knows everything, and he carefully judges all our actions.
This verse warns against prideful speech because God sees and knows everything we do and say, and He will judge our actions accordingly.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Samuel, this verse is part of Hannah's prayer of thanksgiving after God answered her prayers by giving her a son, Samuel, following years of barrenness and mockery from her rival Peninnah. Hannah's song reflects the cultural context of ancient Israel during the time of the Judges, where personal struggles like infertility were often seen as divine judgments, and she uses this moment to praise God's sovereignty. This specific line warns against human pride, emphasizing that God, as the ultimate judge, knows all and evaluates actions fairly.
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