Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.
In context
1 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. 4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 11:2 in the KJV
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: But with the lowly is wisdom.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 11:2 in the NIV
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.