² When pride comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.^(A)

¹⁵ A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,^(A)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

¹⁰ Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,^(A)
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

⁵ A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.^(A)

³³ The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.^(A)

¹⁹ Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble^[a](A)
than to divide plunder with the proud.^(B)

¹² Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud,^(A)
but humility comes before honor.^(B)

⁴ The result of humility is fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.^(A)

²³ A person’s pride will humble him,^(A)
but a humble spirit will gain honor.^(B)