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
So on the appointed day, Herod put on his royal robes, and after taking his seat upon the throne, began to harangue them.

And

Luke 14:11
"For every one who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted."
1 Peter 5:5
You younger men must submit to the presbyters; and all of you must put on the garment of humility and serve one another, for God resists the haughty, But gives grace to the humble.