Proverbs 3:34
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34 Surely he mocks the mockers,
but he gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 3:34
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34 Toward the scorners he is scornful,
but to the humble he shows favor.(A)
Proverbs 11:2
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2 When pride comes, then comes shame,
but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2
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2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but wisdom is with the humble.(A)
Proverbs 12:15
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.
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15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to advice.(A)
Proverbs 13:10
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10 Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is with people who take advice.
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10 By insolence the empty-headed person makes strife,
but wisdom is with those who take advice.(A)
Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool despises his father’s correction,
but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Proverbs 15:5
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5 A fool despises a parent’s instruction,
but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.(A)
Proverbs 15:33
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33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.
Before honor is humility.
Proverbs 15:33
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33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility goes before honor.(A)
Proverbs 16:19
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19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor,
than to divide the plunder with the proud.
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19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit among the poor
than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 18:12
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12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud,
but before honor is humility.
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12 Before destruction one’s heart is haughty,
but humility goes before honor.(A)
Proverbs 22:4
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4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
is wealth, honor, and life.
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 brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
Proverbs 29:23
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23 A person’s pride will bring humiliation,
but one who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.(A)
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