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Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour is humility.
Proverbs 18:12 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 also that is remiss in his work, A brother he is to a destroyer.
10 A tower of strength is the name of Jehovah, Into it the righteous runneth, and is set on high.
11 The wealth of the rich is the city of his strength, And as a wall set on high in his own imagination.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour is humility.
13 Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.
14 The spirit of a man sustaineth his sickness, And a smitten spirit who doth bear?
15 The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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