Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Destruction
Bible References
Destruction
Acts 12:21
Then on a day appointed, Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, and seated on his throne, made an harangue unto them.
And
Luke 14:11
For every one who exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
1 Peter 5:5
In like manner, ye who are younger persons, be in subjection to your elders: but all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed from head to foot with humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the proud, but he giveth grace to the lowly.