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 a day appointed, Herod, dressed in his royal robes, took his seat on his throne, and made them a popular address,

And

Luke 14:11
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
1 Peter 5:5
You younger men, on your part, must be submissive to the elders. And you must all put on the servant's apron of humility to one another, because God opposes the haughty but bestows His unmerited favor on the humble.