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Proverbs 16:18
Pride [goeth] before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:18 · Webster Bible
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Proverbs 16:18 in other translations
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
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In context
15 In the light of a king's countenance [is] life; and his favor [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold? and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver?
17 The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18 Pride [goeth] before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better [it is to be] of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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