Proverbs 18:12
12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
Other Translations of Proverbs 18:12
King James Version
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
English Standard Version
12 Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
The Message
12 Pride first, then the crash, but humility is precursor to honor.
New King James Version
12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.
New Living Translation
12 Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 18:12
Commentary on Proverbs 18:12
(Read Proverbs 18:12)
After the heart has been lifted up with pride, a fall comes. But honour shall be the reward of humility.