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Proverbs 29:23
A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
Proverbs 29:23 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 29:23 in other translations
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
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In context
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.
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