Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but humility comes before honor.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
International Standard Version
Before a man's downfall, his mind is arrogant, but humility precedes honor.
A Conservative Version
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor [is] humility.
American Standard Version
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor goeth humility.
Amplified
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
Bible in Basic English
Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
Darby Translation
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour goeth humility.
Julia Smith Translation
Before a breaking a man's heart will be lifted up, and before honor, humility.
King James 2000
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.
Lexham Expanded Bible
In the presence of destruction, the heart of a man will be haughty, but in the presence of honor, humble.
Modern King James verseion
Before shattering, the heart of man is proud, and before honor is humility.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
After pride cometh destruction; and honour after lowliness.
NET Bible
Before destruction the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.
New Heart English Bible
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
The Emphasized Bible
Before grievous injury, a man's heart is haughty, and, before honour, is humility.
Webster
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.
World English Bible
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
Youngs Literal Translation
Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour is humility.
Themes
Destruction » What precedes destruction
Heart » The unregenerate » Is proud
character of the unrenewed Heart » Haughty
Humility » What humility precedes
Topics
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 18:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
How To Avoid Fools And Foolishness
11
in his imagination it is like a high wall.
but humility comes before honor.
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 11:2
but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 15:33
and humility comes before honor.
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Proverbs 16:18
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 29:23
but a humble spirit will gain honor.
Ezekiel 28:2
“Son of man, say to the ruler of Tyre: This is what the Lord God says:
and you have said, ‘I am a god;
I sit in the seat of gods
in the heart of the sea.’
Yet you are a man and not a god,
though you have regarded your heart
as that of a god.
Ezekiel 28:9
in the presence of those who kill
Yet you will be only a man, not a god,
in the hands of those who kill you.
Job 42:6-17
and repent in dust and ashes.
Isaiah 6:5-13
Then I said:
because I am a man of unclean lips
and live among a people of unclean lips,
and because my eyes have seen the King,
the Lord of Hosts.
Ezekiel 16:49-50
Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had pride, plenty of food,
Daniel 5:23-24
Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. The vessels from His house were brought to you, and as you and your nobles, wives, and concubines drank wine from them,
Daniel 9:20
While I was speaking, praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel,
Daniel 9:23
At the beginning of your petitions an answer went out, and I have come to give it, for you are treasured by God.
Luke 14:11
Acts 12:21-23
So on an appointed day, dressed in royal robes and seated on the throne, Herod delivered a public address to them.
1 Peter 5:5
In the same way, you younger men, be subject to the elders. And all of you clothe yourselves with
but gives grace to the humble.