Man's pride

Man's pride

A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit (Proverbs 29:23). Pride brings down a man but honour upholds the humble in spirit. Luke 14:11, James 4:10 may also be read.

Cross references

Proverbs 11:2

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

Proverbs 15:33

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

Proverbs 16:18

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

Proverbs 16:19

It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Proverbs 17:19

He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.

Proverbs 18:12

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

Proverbs 22:4

The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.

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