The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.
Proverbs 11:2 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Where pride is, there also shall be reproach: but where humility is, there also is wisdom. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: But with the lowly is wisdom. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When swelling and pride come, then emptiness and shame come also, but with the humble (those who are lowly, who have been pruned or chiseled by trial, and renounce self) are skillful and godly Wisdom and soundness. American Standard Version (1901) When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom. Common English Bible When pride comes, so does shame, but wisdom brings humility. Catholic Public Domain Version Wherever arrogance may be, there too is insult. But wherever humility is, there too is wisdom. English Standard Version 2016 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. |
The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.
Before destruction, the heart of a man is exalted: and before he be glorified, it is humbled.
Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
I say to you, this man went down into his house justified rather that the other: because every one that exalteth himself, shall be humbled: and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.