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Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.
Proverbs 18:12 · Darby 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 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 also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.
13 He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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