The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor.
Proverbs 11:2 - New Revised Standard Version When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but wisdom is with the humble. 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. |
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor.
Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor.
A person's pride will bring humiliation, but one who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
Therefore, O king, may my counsel be acceptable to you: atone for your sins with righteousness, and your iniquities with mercy to the oppressed, so that your prosperity may be prolonged.”
I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”