Proverbs 3:34
World English Bible
34 Surely he mocks the mockers,
but he gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 3:34
New King James Version
34 (A)Surely He scorns the scornful,
But gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 11:2
World English Bible
2 When pride comes, then comes shame,
but with humility comes 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
World English Bible
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.
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
World English Bible
10 Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is with people who take advice.
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
World English Bible
5 A fool despises his father’s correction,
but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Proverbs 15:5
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps
Proverbs 15:33
World English Bible
33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.
Before honor is humility.
Proverbs 15:33
New King James Version
Proverbs 16:19
World English Bible
19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor,
than to divide the plunder 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
World English Bible
12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud,
but before honor 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
World English Bible
4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
is wealth, honor, 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
World English Bible
23 A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
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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