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Proverbs 29:23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Proverbs 29:23 · King James Version
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Proverbs 29:23 in other translations
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.
A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
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In context
20 Seest thou a man that is 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 have him become his son at the length.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
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