Proverbs 11:2
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2 When pride comes, then comes (A)shame;
But with the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 12:9
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9 (A)Better is the one who is [a]slighted but has a servant,
Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:9 lightly esteemed
Proverbs 13:10
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10 By pride comes nothing but (A)strife,
But with the well-advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 15:25
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25 (A)The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,
But (B)He will establish the boundary of the widow.
Proverbs 15:33
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Proverbs 16:5
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5 (A)Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
Though they join [a]forces, none will go unpunished.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:5 Lit. hand to hand
Proverbs 16:18-19
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18 Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before [a]a fall.
19 Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the [b]spoil with the proud.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:18 stumbling
- Proverbs 16:19 plunder
Proverbs 18:12
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12 (A)Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor is humility.
Proverbs 21:4
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:4 Or lamp
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