Proverbs 18:12

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Summary

Proverbs 18:12

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

Destruction

Acts 12:21

And

General references

1 Kings 20:18

Proverbs 16:18

Bible References

Destruction

Pride comes and then comes shame. Wisdom is with the humble.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

A man's pride will bring him low. The humble in spirit retain honor.

This was the guilt of your sister Sodom. She and her daughters had arrogance, abundant food and careless ease, but she did not help the poor and needy.

Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre: 'This is what the Lord Jehovah says: 'In your arrogance you say, 'I am a god (strong deity). I sit on God's throne in the sea.' But you are only human and not a god, although you think you are a god. (2 Thes 2:4)

You lifted yourself up against the Lord of heaven. They have brought the vessels of his house before you and your lords, wives and concubines. They drank wine from them. You praise the gods of silver and gold, of copper, iron, wood, and stone, which you do not see, nor hear, nor know. You have not glorified the God whose hand holds your breath and life.

Dressed in royal apparel, Herod delivered a public address to the people on a special day.

And

Respect for Jehovah teaches wisdom. Before glory there is humility.

Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.

Woe to me! I cried. I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips (a sinner) and I live among a people of unclean (filthy) lips (speech) (language). My eyes have seen the King, Jehovah of Hosts.

While I was speaking, in prayer, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before Jehovah my God for the holy mountain of my God;

Those who exalt themselves will be humbled. And people who humble themselves will be exalted.

Likewise, you younger men, be subject to the older men. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and serve one another. God resists the proud, but gives loving kindness to the humble.

General references

He said: If they have come out for peace, take them alive and if they have come out for war, take them alive.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.