Proverbs 29:23

A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

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A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honour.

BSB

A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

KJV

A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

ASV

A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

BBE

A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 23

Only those who humble themselves shall be exalted and established.

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