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Proverbs 29:23
The loftiness of a man, layeth him low,—but, one of a lowly spirit, shall attain unto honour.
Proverbs 29:23 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words,—there is, more hope of a dullard, than of him.
21 He that dealeth tenderly with his servant from childhood, in his after life, shall have him for a son.
22 A man given to anger, stirreth up strife, and, he that exceedeth in wrath, aboundeth in transgression.
23 The loftiness of a man, layeth him low,—but, one of a lowly spirit, shall attain unto honour.
24 He that shareth with a thief, hateth himself, an oath, he heareth, yet may not tell.
25 The fear of man, setteth a snare, but, he that trusteth in Yahweh, shall be placed on high.
26 Many, seek the face of a ruler, but, from Yahweh, is the sentence of each one.
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