12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.


In Context

9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

Proverbs 18:12 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

18:12Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

18:12Before destruction, the heart of a man is exalted: and before he be glorified, it is humbled.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

18:12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor goeth humility.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour goeth humility.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

18:12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:12Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

18:12Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour is humility.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.