Proverbs 3:34
Holman Christian Standard Bible
34 He mocks those who mock,
but gives grace to the humble.(A)
Proverbs 3:34
International Standard Version
34 Though God[a] scoffs at scoffers,
he gives grace to the humble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:34 Lit. he
Proverbs 11:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 When pride comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.(A)
Proverbs 11:2
International Standard Version
2 When pride appears, disgrace accompanies it,
but humility is present with wisdom.
Proverbs 12:15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,(A)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:15
International Standard Version
15 The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion,
but wise is the man who listens to advice.
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
International Standard Version
10 Arrogance only brings quarreling,
but those receiving advice are wise.
Proverbs 15:5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.(A)
Proverbs 15:5
International Standard Version
5 A fool rejects his father’s instructions,
but anyone who respects[a] reproof acts sensibly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps
Proverbs 15:33
Holman Christian Standard Bible
33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.(A)
Proverbs 15:33
International Standard Version
33 The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom,
and humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 16:19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:19 Alt Hb tradition reads afflicted
Proverbs 16:19
International Standard Version
19 Better to be humble among the poor,
than to share what is stolen with the proud.
Proverbs 18:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:12
International Standard Version
12 Before a man’s downfall, his mind[a] is arrogant,
but humility precedes honor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:12 Lit. heart
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
International Standard Version
4 The reward of humility is the fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 29:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:23
International Standard Version
23 A person’s pride will bring about his downfall,
but the humble in spirit will gain honor.
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