Babylon is particularly branded for pride, which is the swelling of a man’s heart in a self-opinion, caused from something wherein he excelleth, or thinks that he excelleth, another, We have a large account of the pride of Babylon Isa_14:12-14, and particularly of one of their kings, Dan_5:20,21. The sinner exalteth himself against God, and either judgeth himself wiser or moro mighty than he.