A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. Treasury of Scripture man's Proverbs 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility. 2 Chronicles 32:25,26 But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done to him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath on him... 2 Chronicles 33:10-12,23,24 And the LORD spoke to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not listen... Job 22:29 When men are cast down, then you shall say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person. Job 40:12 Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place. Isaiah 2:11,12 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down... Daniel 4:30-37 The king spoke, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power... Daniel 5:20,21 But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne... Luke 14:11 For whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted. Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased... Acts 12:23 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost. James 4:6-10 But he gives more grace. Why he said, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble... 1 Peter 5:5 Likewise, you younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility... honour Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility. Deuteronomy 8:2,3,16 And you shall remember all the way which the LORD your God led you these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you, and to prove you... Isaiah 57:15 For thus said the high and lofty One that inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place... Isaiah 66:2 For all those things has my hand made, and all those things have been, said the LORD: but to this man will I look... Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:4 Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 23:12 And whoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Context The Stiff-Necked Will Be Destroyed
1He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn. 3Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance. 4The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it. 5A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice. 7The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it. 8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. 9If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 11A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards. 12If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked. 13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes. 14The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame. 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul. 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he. 19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 20See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 21He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. 22An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression. 23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not. 25The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 26Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD. 27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
Darby Bible Translation
A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
King James Bible
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Young's Literal Translation
The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.
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