34 Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favor.(A)
2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but wisdom is with the humble.(A)
15 Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to advice.(A)
10 By insolence the empty-headed person makes strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice.(A)
5 A fool despises a parent’s instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.(A)
33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor.(A)
19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit among the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.
12 Before destruction one’s heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor.(A)
4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
23 A person’s pride will bring humiliation, but one who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.(A)
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