Proverbs 11:2
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When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame,
But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.
Proverbs 12:9
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[a]Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant,
Than he who [boastfully] honors himself [pretending to be what he is not] and lacks bread.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:9 This is the first of many verses in Proverbs that use the “better...than” construction to emphasize contrasting positions.
Proverbs 13:10
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Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.
Proverbs 15:25
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The Lord will tear down the house of the proud and arrogant (self-righteous),
But He will establish and protect the boundaries [of the land] of the [godly] widow.
Proverbs 15:33
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The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];
And before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 16:5
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Everyone who is proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting and exceedingly offensive to the Lord;
Be assured he will not go unpunished.(A)
Proverbs 16:18-19
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Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.
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It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly
Than to divide the spoil with the proud (haughty, arrogant).
Proverbs 18:12
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Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 21:4
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Haughty and arrogant eyes and a proud heart,
The lamp of the wicked [their self-centered pride], is sin [in the eyes of God].
Proverbs 21:24
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“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names
Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
Proverbs 22:4
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The reward of humility [that is, having a realistic view of one’s importance] and the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord
Is riches, honor, and life.(A)
Proverbs 25:6-7
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Do not be boastfully ambitious and claim honor in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of great men;
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For it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.(A)
Proverbs 25:27
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It is not good to eat much honey,
Nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory.
Proverbs 26:12
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Do you see a man [who is unteachable and] wise in his own eyes and full of self-conceit?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.(A)
Proverbs 27:1-2
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Warnings and Instructions
27 Do not boast about tomorrow,
For you do not know what a day may bring.(A)
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Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
A stranger, and not your own lips.
Proverbs 28:11
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The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.
Proverbs 28:25
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An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.
Proverbs 29:23
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A man’s pride and sense of self-importance will bring him down,
But he who has a humble spirit will obtain honor.(A)
Proverbs 30:2-4
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Surely [a]I am more brutish and stupid than any man,
And I do not have the understanding of a man [for I do not know what I do not know].
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I have not learned [skillful and godly] wisdom,
Nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One [who is the source of wisdom].
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Who has ascended into heaven and descended?
Who has gathered the wind in His fists?
Who has bound the waters in His garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is His name, and what is His Son’s name?
Certainly you know!(A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 30:2 This may be viewed as either a sarcastic response to an unknown critic, or simply the sincere reflections of a humble man.
Proverbs 30:21-23
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Under three things the earth is disquieted and quakes,
And under four it cannot bear up:
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Under a servant when he reigns,
Under a [spiritually blind] fool when he is filled with food,
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Under an unloved woman when she gets married,
And under a maidservant when she supplants her mistress.
Proverbs 30:29-33
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There are three things which are stately in step,
Even four which are stately in their stride:
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The lion, which is mighty among beasts
And does not turn back before any;
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The [a]strutting rooster, the male goat also,
And the king when his army is with him.
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If you have foolishly exalted yourself,
Or if you have plotted evil, put your hand on your mouth.(A)
33
Surely the churning of milk produces butter,
And wringing the nose produces blood;
So the churning of anger produces strife.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 30:31 Lit girt in the loins. The meaning of the Hebrew is unclear. Other translations propose greyhound.
Proverbs 31:30
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Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.
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