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Proverbs 16:18
Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:18 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 16:18 in other translations
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
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In context
15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18 Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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