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Proverbs 18:12
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 18:12 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 18:12 in other translations
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
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In context
9 Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.
14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
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