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Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction, the heart of a man is exalted: and before he be glorified, it is humbled.
Proverbs 18:12 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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 that is loose and slack in his work, is the brother of him that wasteth his own works.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the just runneth to it, and shall be exalted.
11 The substance of the rich man is the city of his strength, and as a strong wall compassing him about.
12 Before destruction, the heart of a man is exalted: and before he be glorified, it is humbled.
13 He that answereth before he heareth, sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.
14 The spirit of a man upholdeth his infirmity: but a spirit that is easily angered, who can bear?
15 A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.
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