² Pride leads only to shame.
    It is wise not to be proud.

⁹ A person might not be important but still have a servant.
    He is better off than someone who acts important but has no food.

¹⁰ Pride leads to arguments.
    But those who take advice are wise.

²⁵ The Lord will tear down the proud person’s house.
    But he will protect the property of a widow.

³³ Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom.
    If you want to be honored, you must not be proud.

⁵ The Lord hates those who are proud.
    You can be sure that they will be punished.

¹⁸ Pride leads to destruction.
    A proud attitude brings ruin.

¹⁹ It is better not to be proud and to be with those who suffer
    than to share stolen property with proud people.

¹² People who are proud will be ruined.
    But those who are not proud will be honored.

⁴ Proud looks, proud thoughts
    and evil actions are sin.

²⁴ People who act with stubborn pride
    are called “proud” and “bragger.”