Proverbs 29:23
One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
In context
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir. 22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. 23 One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. 24 The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. 26 Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 29:23 in the KJV
A man's pride shall bring him low: But honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:23 in the NIV
Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.