18 Pride goes before destruction , And a haughty spirit before stumbling .

19 It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:18-19

Commentary on Proverbs 16:18

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When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves.

Commentary on Proverbs 16:19-20

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Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good.