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Proverbs 29:23

A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Proverbs 29:23 · King James Version

In other versions

  • A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

    ASV

  • A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.

    BBE

  • A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.

    DBY

  • A man's pride brings him low, But one of lowly spirit gains honor.

    WEB

  • The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.

    YLT

  • A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

    ENG

  • A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.

    WBT

  • A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

    BSB

In context

21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

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