Proverbs 29:23
A man's pride shall bring him low: But honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
In context
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become his son at the length. 22 An angry man stirreth up strife, And a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 23 A man's pride shall bring him low: But honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: He heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 26 Many seek the ruler's favour; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:23 in the NIV
Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 29:23 in the ESV
One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.