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Proverbs 29:23
A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Proverbs 29:23 · Berean Standard Bible
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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 brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
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In context
20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
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