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Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 18:12 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor `goeth' humility.

    ASV

  • Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.

    BBE

  • Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.

    DBY

  • Before destruction the heart of man is proud, But before honor is humility.

    WEB

  • Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour `is' humility.

    YLT

  • Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

    ENG

  • Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.

    WBT

  • Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

    BSB

In context

10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

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