18 Before destruction 'is' pride, And before stumbling—a haughty spirit.'

19 Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion 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.