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Proverbs 18:12
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10 The name of the Lord is a strong atower;
The righteous run to it and are1 safe. 
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem.
12 aBefore destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor is humility. 
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,
But who can bear a broken spirit?
15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Verse Comparison: Proverbs 18:12

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American Standard Version
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor `goeth' humility.

Amplified® Bible
Haughtiness comes before disaster, but humility before honor.

Contemporary English Version
Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honor.

Darby English Version
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.

Good News Bible
No one is respected unless he is humble; arrogant people are on the way to ruin.

King James Version
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

New American Standard Bible
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility {goes} before honor.

New International Version
Before his downfall a man's heart is proud,
but humility comes before honor.

New King James Version
Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor is humility.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Before destruction the heart of man becomes haughty, But humility goes before honor.

Revised Standard Version
Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor.

Young's Literal Translation
Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour `is' humility.

New English Translation
Before destruction the heart1 of a person is proud, but humility comes2 before honor.3


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