What does the Bible say about boasting in good works?

In Psalm 52, David highlights the folly of boasting in one's achievements and righteousness. He points out that man loves to elevate himself, to trust in his own strength and resources, but in God's eyes, such boasting is mischief. Our good deeds, if not glorifying God, serve only to reinforce our pride and self-righteousness. The truth is that nothing we do is truly good apart from Christ, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Therefore, boasting is excluded by the law of faith, as it is God who works righteousness in us, not ourselves.