The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; And before honour is humility.
Proverbs 11:2 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: But with the lowly is wisdom. More versionsAmplified 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Where pride is, there also shall be reproach: but where humility is, there also 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 instruction of wisdom; And before honour is humility.
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, And before honour is humility.
A man's pride shall bring him low: But honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.