Proverbs 3:34
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34 Toward the scorners he is scornful,
but to the humble he shows favor.
Proverbs 11:2
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2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace;
but with the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 12:15
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs 13:10
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10 By insolence the heedless make strife,
but with those who take advice is wisdom.
Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool despises his father’s instruction,
but he who heeds admonition is prudent.
Proverbs 15:33
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33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility goes before honor.
Proverbs 16:19
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19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor
than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 18:12
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12 Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty,
but humility goes before honor.
Proverbs 22:4
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4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord
is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 29:23
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23 A man’s pride will bring him low,
but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
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