Proverbs 8:13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.(A)
I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct,
and perverse speech.
Proverbs 8:13
Common English Bible
13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.
I hate pride and arrogance,
the path of evil and corrupt speech.
Proverbs 11:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 When pride comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.(A)
Proverbs 11:2
Common English Bible
2 When pride comes, so does shame,
but wisdom brings humility.
Proverbs 13:10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
10 Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,(A)
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.
Proverbs 13:10
Common English Bible
10 The empty-headed cause conflict out of pride;
those who take advice are wise.
Proverbs 16:18-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
18 Pride comes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.(A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:19 Alt Hb tradition reads afflicted
Proverbs 16:18-19
Common English Bible
18 Pride comes before disaster,
and arrogance before a fall.
19 Better to be humble with the needy
than to divide plunder with the proud.
Proverbs 18:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:12
Common English Bible
12 Pride comes before a disaster,
but humility comes before respect.
Proverbs 21:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:4 Some Hb mss, ancient versions read tillage
Proverbs 21:4
Common English Bible
4 Prideful eyes, an arrogant heart, and
the lamp of the wicked are all sinful.
Proverbs 21:24
Holman Christian Standard Bible
24 The proud and arrogant person, named “Mocker,”
acts with excessive pride.(A)
Proverbs 21:24
Common English Bible
24 Incredibly proud—mockers are their name!
Their conduct involves excessive pride.
Proverbs 22:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 The result of humility is fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.(A)
Proverbs 22:4
Common English Bible
4 The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 26:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 26:12
Common English Bible
12 Do you see people who consider themselves wise?
There is more hope for a fool than for them.
Proverbs 29:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:23
Common English Bible
23 Pride lays people low,
but those of humble spirit gain honor.
Proverbs 30:32
Holman Christian Standard Bible
32 If you have been foolish by exalting yourself
or if you’ve been scheming,
put your hand over your mouth.(A)
Proverbs 30:32
Common English Bible
32 If you’ve been foolish and arrogant,
if you’ve been scheming,
put your hand to your mouth,
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