Proverbs 8:13
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13 To have respect for the Lord is to hate evil.
I hate pride and bragging.
I hate evil ways and twisted words.
Proverbs 11:2
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2 When pride comes, shame follows.
But wisdom comes to those who are not proud.
Proverbs 13:10
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10 Where there is arguing, there is pride.
But those who take advice are wise.
Proverbs 16:18-19
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18 If you are proud, you will be destroyed.
If you are proud, you will fall.
19 Suppose you are lowly in spirit along with those who are treated badly.
That’s better than sharing stolen goods with those who are proud.
Proverbs 18:12
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12 If a person’s heart is proud, they will be destroyed.
So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.
Proverbs 21:4
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4 The proud eyes and hearts of sinful people are like a field not plowed.
Those things produce nothing good.
Proverbs 21:24
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24 A proud person is called a mocker.
He thinks much too highly of himself.
Proverbs 22:4
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4 Being humble comes from having respect for the Lord.
This will bring you wealth and honor and life.
Proverbs 26:12
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12 Do you see a person who is wise in their own eyes?
There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.
Proverbs 29:23
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23 Pride brings a person low.
But those whose spirits are low will be honored.
Proverbs 30:32
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32 “Do you do foolish things?
Do you think you are better than others?
Do you plan evil?
If you do, put your hand over your mouth and stop talking!
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