Proverbs 11:2 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of your tranquillity.
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.*