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Proverbs 18:12-14
Amplified Bible
Proverbs 18:12-14
Amplified Bible
12
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
13
He who answers before he hears [the facts]—
It is folly and shame to him.(A)
14
The spirit of a man sustains him in sickness,
But as for a broken spirit, who can bear it?
Proverbs 18:12-14
New International Version
Proverbs 18:12-14
New International Version
12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
but humility comes before honor.(A)
13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(B)
14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?(C)
Proverbs 18:12-14
King James Version
Proverbs 18:12-14
King James Version
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
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