Proverbs 18:12 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Before destruction a person's heart is arrogant, but humility comes before honor.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

ASV:

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor goeth humility.

BBE:

Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.

DBY:

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour goeth humility.

ERV:

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.

JPS:

Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.

WBS:

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.

WEB:

Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

YLT:

Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour is humility.

Proverbs 18:12 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom.

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.

Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.

Proverbs 29:23 A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

18:4. The well-spring of wisdom in the heart of a believer, continually supplies words of wisdom. 5. The merits of a cause must be looked to, not the person. 6,7. What mischief bad men do to themselves by their ungoverned tongues! 8. How base are those that sow contention! and what fatal effects may be expected from small beginnings of jealousy! 9. Omissions of duty, and in duty, are fatal to the soul, as well as commissions of sin. 10,11. The Divine power, made known in and through our Lord Jesus Christ, forms a strong tower for the believer, who relies on the Lord. How deceitful the defence of the rich man, who has his portion and treasure in this world! It is a strong city and a high wall only in his own conceit; for it will fail when most in need. They will be exposed to the just wrath of that Judge whom they despised as a Saviour. 12. After the heart has been lifted up with pride, a fall comes. But honour shall be the reward of humility. 13. Eagerness, with self-conceit, will expose to shame. 14. Firmness of mind supports under many pains and trials. But when the conscience is tortured with remorse, no human fortitude can bear the misery; what then will hell be? 15. We must get knowledge, not only into our heads, but into our hearts. 16. Blessed be the Lord, who makes us welcome to come to his throne, without money and without price. May his gifts make room for him in our souls.

CONC:

Destruction Full Gentle Goes Haughty Heart Honor Honour Humility Man's Pride Proud Spirit

Destruction Downfall Full Gentle Goes Haughty Heart High Honor Honour Humility Pride Proud Spirit

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