Proverbs 11:2
New Living Translation
2 Pride leads to disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 12:9
New Living Translation
9 Better to be an ordinary person with a servant
than to be self-important but have no food.
Proverbs 13:10
New Living Translation
10 Pride leads to conflict;
those who take advice are wise.
Proverbs 15:25
New Living Translation
25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,
but he protects the property of widows.
Proverbs 15:33
New Living Translation
33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 16:5
New Living Translation
5 The Lord detests the proud;
they will surely be punished.
Proverbs 16:18-19
New Living Translation
18 Pride goes before destruction,
and haughtiness before a fall.
19 Better to live humbly with the poor
than to share plunder with the proud.
Proverbs 18:12
New Living Translation
12 Haughtiness goes before destruction;
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 21:4
New Living Translation
4 Haughty eyes, a proud heart,
and evil actions are all sin.
Proverbs 21:24
New Living Translation
24 Mockers are proud and haughty;
they act with boundless arrogance.
Proverbs 22:4
New Living Translation
4 True humility and fear of the Lord
lead to riches, honor, and long life.
Proverbs 25:6-7
New Living Translation
6 Don’t demand an audience with the king
or push for a place among the great.
7 It’s better to wait for an invitation to the head table
than to be sent away in public disgrace.
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