Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:12
“Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 18:12 Context
9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. 10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. 12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. 13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. 14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? 15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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Other Translations
Before destruction the heart of man is haughtie, and before honour is humilitie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility {goes} before honor.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor `goeth' humility.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
- Basic English Bible
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.
- Darby Bible
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.
- Webster's Bible
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
- World English Bible
Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour [is] humility.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility {goes} before honor.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor `goeth' humility.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
- Basic English Bible
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.
- Darby Bible
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.
- Webster's Bible
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
- World English Bible
Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour [is] humility.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 18:12
18:10 The name - The Lord, as he hath revealed himself in his works, and in his word by his promises.
18:14 Sustain - Will easily support him under any outward troubles. Wounded - Dejected with the sense of its own guilt and misery.