Parallel Verses
NET Bible
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
New American Standard Bible
But with the humble is wisdom.
King James Version
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Holman Bible
but with humility comes wisdom.
International Standard Version
When pride appears, disgrace accompanies it, but humility is present with wisdom.
A Conservative Version
When pride comes, then comes shame, but with the lowly is wisdom.
American Standard Version
When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
Amplified
When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame,
But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.
Bible in Basic English
When pride comes, there comes shame, but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
Darby Translation
When pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.
Julia Smith Translation
Pride coming, and dishonor will come: and wisdom with the humble.
King James 2000
When pride comes, then comes shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Pride comes, then disgrace comes, but wisdom [is] with the humble.
Modern King James verseion
Pride comes, then shame comes; but with the lowly is wisdom.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Where pride is, there is shame also and confusion; but whereas is lowliness, there is wisdom.
New Heart English Bible
When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.
The Emphasized Bible
When pride cometh, then cometh contempt, but, with the modest, is wisdom.
Webster
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
World English Bible
When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.
Youngs Literal Translation
Pride hath come, and shame cometh, And with the lowly is wisdom.
Topics
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 11:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
1 The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroys them.
Cross References
Proverbs 29:23
A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.
Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 3:34-35
Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble.
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 16:18-19
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Daniel 4:30-32
The king uttered these words: "Is this not the great Babylon that I have built for a royal residence by my own mighty strength and for my majestic honor?"
Luke 14:8-11
"When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, because a person more distinguished than you may have been invited by your host.
Luke 18:14
I tell you that this man went down to his home justified rather than the Pharisee. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."
1 Corinthians 8:1-2
With regard to food sacrificed to idols, we know that "we all have knowledge." Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.