Proverbs 3:34
Authorized (King James) Version
34 Surely he scorneth the scorners:
but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Proverbs 3:34
New King James Version
34 (A)Surely He scorns the scornful,
But gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 11:2
Authorized (King James) Version
2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame:
but with the lowly is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2
New King James Version
2 When pride comes, then comes (A)shame;
But with the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 12:15
Authorized (King James) Version
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes:
but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:15
New King James Version
15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
Proverbs 13:10
Authorized (King James) Version
10 Only by pride cometh contention:
but with the well advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 13:10
New King James Version
10 By pride comes nothing but (A)strife,
But with the well-advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 15:5
Authorized (King James) Version
5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction:
but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps
Proverbs 15:33
Authorized (King James) Version
33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom;
and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 15:33
New King James Version
Proverbs 16:19
Authorized (King James) Version
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly,
than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:19
New King James Version
19 Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the [a]spoil with the proud.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:19 plunder
Proverbs 18:12
Authorized (King James) Version
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 18:12
New King James Version
12 (A)Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor is humility.
Proverbs 22:4
Authorized (King James) Version
4 By humility and the fear of the Lord
are riches, and honour, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
New King James Version
4 By humility and the fear of the Lord
Are riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 29:23
Authorized (King James) Version
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low:
but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Proverbs 29:23
New King James Version
23 (A)A man’s pride will bring him low,
But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
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