Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

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WEBBE

Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honour is humility.

BSB

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

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.

BBE

Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 12

After the heart has been lifted up with pride, a fall comes. But honour shall be the reward of humility.

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