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Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
Proverbs 18:12 · New Heart English 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 One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
13 He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
14 A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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