²² An angry man stirs up dissension. A furious man abounds in sin. ²³ A man’s pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
²⁴ The partner of a thief hates his life. He hears the oath but tells nothing.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:33

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

Matthew 23:12

He who exalts himself will be humbled. He who humbles himself will be exalted.

Proverbs 11:2

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

Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction the heart of man is prideful. Humility comes before honor and glory.

Isaiah 66:2

I have made all these things. That is why all these things have come into being, declares Jehovah. I will pay attention to those who are humble and sorry for their sins and who tremble at my word.

Luke 14:11

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

Luke 18:14

I tell you the tax collector and not the Pharisee was right with God when he went home. He who exalts himself will be humbled! He who humbles himself will be exalted!

James 4:6-10

But he gives more grace. The scripture said, God resists the proud, but gives grace (loving-kindness) to the humble.

Deuteronomy 8:2-3

Remember the forty years Jehovah your God led you in the wilderness. He did this in order to humble you and test you. He wanted to know what was in your heart. Whether you would obey his commandments.

Deuteronomy 8:16

He fed you in the desert with manna. Your fathers had never seen this. He did this in order to humble you and test you. But he also did this so that things would go well for you in the end.

2 Chronicles 32:25-26

But Hezekiah was conceited. So he did not repay Jehovah for his kindness. Jehovah became angry with him, with Judah, and with Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 33:10-12

Jehovah spoke to Manasseh and his people. But they would not pay attention.

2 Chronicles 33:23-24

He did not humble himself in front of Jehovah as his father Manasseh had humbled himself. Instead, Amon continued to sin.

Job 22:29

When others are humiliated, you say it is pride for he saves the humble.

Job 40:12

Look at every proud man and humble him, crush the wicked where they stand.

Proverbs 16:18

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

Isaiah 2:11-12

The arrogant people will be humbled. High and mighty people will be brought down. On that day Jehovah alone will be exalted.

Isaiah 57:15

The High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is holy, says: 'I dwell in the high and holy and also with him who has a contrite and humble spirit. I revive the spirit of the humble, and the heart of the contrite ones.'

Daniel 4:30-37

The king spoke: Is this not great Babylon, which I have built for the royal dwelling-place, by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?

Daniel 5:20-21

But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was hardened with pride he dealt proudly. He was deposed from his kingly throne and they took his glory from him:

Matthew 5:3

Blessed (Greek: makarios: happy, blessed) are those conscious of their spiritual need, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Matthew 18:4

He who humbles himself to become like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Acts 12:23

Immediately the angel of God killed him, because he did not give God the glory. He was eaten by worms and died.

1 Peter 5:5

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.