Bible verse

Proverbs 18:12

Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 18:12 · BSB

Proverbs 18:12 in context

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.

Read all of Proverbs 18

Proverbs 18:12 in other translations

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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