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Proverbs 16:5

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
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English Standard Version

Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.

New International Version

The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

Catholic Public Domain Version

All the arrogant are an abomination to the Lord. Even if hand will be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice. And this is more acceptable with God than to immolate sacrifices