Proverbs 18:12 “Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before…”

Proverbs 18:12

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour [is] humility.

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“destruction”

Proverbs 11:2 Proverbs 16:18 Ezekiel 28:2 Proverbs 29:23 Ezekiel 28:9 Acts 12:21–23

Proverbs 11:2 · BSB

When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 16:18 · BSB

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Ezekiel 28:2 · BSB

“Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though yo…

Proverbs 29:23 · BSB

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

Ezekiel 28:9 · BSB

Will you still say, ‘I am a god,’ in the presence of those who slay you? You will be only a man, not a god, in the hands of those who wound you.

Acts 12:21–23 · BSB

On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.

“and”

Proverbs 15:33 1 Peter 5:5 Luke 14:11 Daniel 9:20 Daniel 9:23 Job 42:6–17

Proverbs 15:33 · BSB

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

1 Peter 5:5 · BSB

Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Luke 14:11 · BSB

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Daniel 9:20 · BSB

While I was speaking, praying, confessing my sin and that of my people Israel, and presenting my petition before the LORD my God concerning His holy mountain—

Daniel 9:23 · BSB

At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. So consider the message and understand the vision:

Job 42:6–17 · BSB

Therefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.

13He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.

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