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Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
Proverbs 18:12 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 18:12 in other translations
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
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In context
9 He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright man running into it is safe.
11 The property of a man of wealth is his strong town, and it is as a high wall in the thoughts of his heart.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
13 To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
14 The spirit of a man will be his support when he is ill; but how may a broken spirit be lifted up?
15 The heart of the man of good sense gets knowledge; the ear of the wise is searching for knowledge.
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