Verse Comparison: Proverbs 29:23
American Standard Version
A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
Amplified® Bible
A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is of a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Contemporary English Version
Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honor.
Darby English Version
A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
Good News Bible
Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.
King James Version
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
New American Standard Bible
A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
New International Version
A man's pride brings him low,
but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.
New King James Version
A man's pride will bring him low,
But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Revised Standard Version
A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
Young's Literal Translation
The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.
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