Proverbs 11:2 - The Scriptures 1998

² Pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² When pride cometh, then cometh shame: But with the lowly is wisdom.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² 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)

² When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.

Common English Bible

² When pride comes, so does shame, but wisdom brings humility.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² Wherever arrogance may be, there too is insult. But wherever humility is, there too is wisdom.

Proverbs 11:2 Cross References

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of יהוה  is the discipline of wisdom, And before esteem is humility.

Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before esteem is humility.

Proverbs 29:23

The pride of man brings him low, But the humble in spirit obtains esteem.

Daniel 4:27

“Therefore, O sovereign, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your crookednesses by showing favour to the poor – your prosperity might be extended.”

Luke 18:14

“I say to you, this man went down to his house declared right, rather than the other. For everyone who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling himself shall be exalted.”