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Proverbs 29:23
The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.
Proverbs 29:23 · Young's Literal Translation
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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! More hope of a fool than of him.
21 Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, At his latter end also he is continuator.
22 An angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.
23 The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.
24 Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not.
25 Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.
26 Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah is the judgment of each.
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