Proverbs 27:1-2
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth— a stranger, and not your own lips.
Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Proverbs 27
28 songs meet this passage
“I'll serve your ass like John McEnroe”
Jump Around · House of Pain
strains against Proverbs 27:1-2
Scripture warns against boasting in one's own strength; the verse leans entirely into self-exaltation and threat.
Back In Black · AC/DC
strains against Proverbs 27:1
Boasting about tomorrow's invincibility runs against this warning not to presume on a future no one can guarantee.
“Swearing that you'll ask someday, further down the road”
'Til You Can't · Cody Johnson
resonates with Proverbs 27:1
Both caution against presuming on tomorrow instead of acting in love today.
“He told me that the life of my dreams would be promised”
We Don't Talk About Bruno · Carolina Gaitán - La Gaita, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto - Cast
strains against Proverbs 27:1
The song plays with fate and foretold futures, a caution against presuming on tomorrow that Proverbs voices more soberly.
Everything · Jody Watley
resonates with Proverbs 27:1
The singer's regret over taking love for granted mirrors the wisdom that we often don't value what we have until it's gone.
Do You Remember? (2016 Remastered) · Phil Collins
resonates with Proverbs 27:1
The regret of delayed love captures the folly of presuming on tomorrow instead of speaking truth today.
This D.J. (Remix Version) · Warren G
strains against Proverbs 27:1
The song's boastful self-promotion ('that's my click,' 'make a hellafied amount of money') leans on self-sufficiency rather than humility about tomorrow.
“I ain't no f**king slouch, show you what I'm 'bout”
Baptized in Fire (feat. Travis Scott) · Kid Cudi
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The boasting here runs opposite to the wisdom of letting others, not yourself, offer praise.
“I'm the greatest man, I said that before I knew I was”
Under Ground Kings · Drake
strains against Proverbs 27:2
Self-praise here replaces the humility Proverbs commends; the boast is its own validation.
tv off (feat. Lefty Gunplay) · Kendrick Lamar
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The song's constant self-praise and claims of supremacy run opposite to the wisdom of letting others do the praising.
“I'm your favorite reference, baby”
360 · Charli xcx
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The song insists on self-praise as the whole point, the opposite of the wisdom to let another's mouth do the praising.
MILLION DOLLAR BABY · Tommy Richman
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The song's self-promotion ('I'm a Million Dollar Baby,' 'the city is mine') leans toward self-praise rather than letting one's worth be shown by others or by God.
Sticky (feat. GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne) · Tyler, The Creator
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The entire song is self-praise and flexing, the opposite of the wisdom that says let another's mouth praise you, not your own.
“Gotta kiss myself, I'm so pretty”
Uptown Funk · Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The song's self-admiration is the opposite of letting another's mouth do the praising, as Proverbs counsels.
“I stay modest 'bout it, ayy, she elaborate it”
HUMBLE. · Kendrick Lamar
strains against Proverbs 27:2
Claiming modesty while boasting throughout the song undercuts the very virtue being invoked.
“Ain't no one like me, the cream of the crop”
CLOUDS · NF
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The boast of self-praise runs against the proverb's counsel to let others' mouths do the praising, not your own.
“I know I'm cool as shit”
Dope · Fifth Harmony
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The line leans into self-praise as part of the flirtation, a small contrast to the wisdom of letting others do the praising rather than boasting of your own appeal.
“Maniac brainiac, winnin' the game”
The Power · Snap!
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The lyric is pure self-praise, the opposite of the wisdom to let another's mouth do the praising rather than one's own.
“A super dope homeboy from the Oaktown”
U Can't Touch This · MC Hammer
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The song leans heavily into self-praise rather than letting others do the praising, the opposite posture Proverbs commends.
“So step down and lend me your ear”
Play That Funky Music · Vanilla Ice
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The constant self-praise and challenge to all comers runs against the wisdom of letting others' mouths do the praising.
“I'm too sexy for my love”
I'm Too Sexy · Right Said Fred
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The song's narrator praises himself constantly, the opposite of letting another's mouth do the praising.
“there ain't another brotha bad as me”
Warm It Up · Kris Kross
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The song revels in self-praise, while Proverbs urges letting others do the praising instead of boasting in oneself.
“I'm the inspiration for a whole generation”
Slam (Edited) · Onyx
strains against Proverbs 27:2
Self-praise is exactly what this proverb cautions against, letting another's mouth do the praising instead of your own.
“ain't too many hoes that can hang with me”
Funkdafied (Single Version) · Da Brat
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The boast of being unmatched runs opposite to Proverbs' counsel to let others do the praising rather than one's own mouth.
What's My Name? · Snoop Doggy Dogg
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The constant self-naming and self-praise in the hook is the opposite of the humility this proverb commends.
Bam Bam · Sister Nancy
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The song's mode is self-praise and self-assertion against critics, where Proverbs counsels letting another's mouth do the praising; a mild tension worth noting even in a playful boast track.
“The winner, tasting MC's for dinner”
Flava In Ya Ear (feat. The Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes & Rampage) [2016 Remastered] · Craig Mack
strains against Proverbs 27:2
Proverbs commends letting another praise you; this track is wall-to-wall self-praise, which is the genre's convention but still worth noting.
“I'm the lyrical gangster, murderer”
Here Comes the Hotstepper (Allaam Mix) · Ini Kamoze
strains against Proverbs 27:2
The song's self-praise ('lyrical gangster') runs opposite to this call to let others do the praising rather than one's own mouth.