Matthew Henry · Verse 18
When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves.
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
BSB
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
KJV
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
ASV
Pride [goeth] before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
BBE
Pride goes before destruction, and a stiff spirit before a fall.
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