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Proverbs 29:23
A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
Proverbs 29:23 · Darby 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 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 Hast thou seen a man 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 in the end have him as a son.
22 An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
24 Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
26 Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
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