The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor.
Proverbs 11:2 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but with the humble 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Where pride is, there also shall be reproach: but where humility is, there also is wisdom. |
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor.
Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor.
A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you; break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your tranquillity.”
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”