Bible verse
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 18:12 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 18.
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
9 Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
KJV
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility.
ASV
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor goeth humility.
ERV
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.
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