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But with the humble <i>is</i> wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />When arrogance comes, then comes disgrace, But with the meek is wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor <i>and</i> shame, But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom <i>and</i> soundness of mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When arrogance comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Too much pride can put you to shame. It's wiser to be humble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Arrogance comes, then comes shame, but wisdom remains with humble people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />People who are proud will soon be disgraced. It is wiser to be modest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When pride appears, disgrace accompanies it, but humility is present with wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Pride has come, and shame comes, "" And wisdom [is] with the lowly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Pride hath come, and shame cometh, And with the lowly is wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Pride coming, and dishonor will come: and wisdom with the humble.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Where pride is, there also shall be reproach: but where humility is, there also is wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Wherever arrogance may be, there too is insult. But wherever humility is, there too is wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When pride comes, disgrace comes; but with the humble is wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but wisdom is with the humble.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Where baseness comes, then comes shame; but with the meek is wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Where corruption enters, disgrace enters, and wisdom is for the humble.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Wherever pride enters, there will be also disgrace: but the mouth of the lowly meditates wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/11-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1908" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Dishonest Scales</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2087.htm" title="2087: zā·ḏō·wn (N-ms) -- Insolence, presumptuousness. From zuwd; arrogance.">When pride</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">comes,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7036.htm" title="7036: qā·lō·wn (N-ms) -- Ignominy, dishonor. From qalah; disgrace; the pudenda.">disgrace</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">follows,</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">but with</a> <a href="/hebrew/6800.htm" title="6800: ṣə·nū·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- To be modest or humble. A primitive root; to humiliate.">humility</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥāḵ·māh (N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">comes wisdom.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a></span><br />Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12</a></span><br />Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11-12</a></span><br />The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a></span><br />For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a></span><br />I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a></span><br />Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></span><br />For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></span><br />He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Daniel 4:37</a></span><br />Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-28.htm">1 Corinthians 1:28-29</a></span><br />He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">2 Corinthians 10:17-18</a></span><br />Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” / For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When pride comes, then comes shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.</p><p class="hdg">pride</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34,35</a></b></br> Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18,19</a></b></br> Pride <i>goeth</i> before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30-32</a></b></br> The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty? … </p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Proverbs 15:33</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the instruction of wisdom; and before honour <i>is</i> humility.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/8-1.htm">1 Corinthians 8:1,2</a></b></br> Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/6-33.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Dishonor</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-3.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/psalms/45-4.htm">Humility</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Lowly</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-12.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-33.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-5.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-23.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/13-5.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Dishonor</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Humility</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-19.htm">Lowly</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-10.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-12.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-16.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-13.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-12.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/11-1.htm">On Deception</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When pride comes</b><br>Pride is often depicted in the Bible as an attitude of self-reliance and self-exaltation, which leads individuals away from dependence on God. In the context of ancient Israel, pride was seen as a direct challenge to God's authority and sovereignty. The story of King Uzziah in <a href="/2_chronicles/26.htm">2 Chronicles 26</a> illustrates how pride led to his downfall. Pride is also a recurring theme in the prophetic books, where it is often associated with the downfall of nations, such as Babylon in <a href="/isaiah/13.htm">Isaiah 13-14</a>. Theologically, pride is considered the root of many sins, as it places the self above God and others.<p><b>disgrace follows</b><br>Disgrace, or dishonor, is the natural consequence of pride. In biblical narratives, those who exalt themselves are often brought low, as seen in the story of Nebuchadnezzar in <a href="/daniel/4.htm">Daniel 4</a>. The cultural context of the ancient Near East placed a high value on honor and reputation, making disgrace a severe social penalty. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled (<a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a>). Disgrace serves as a divine correction, redirecting individuals back to a posture of humility and dependence on God.<p><b>but with humility comes wisdom</b><br>Humility is portrayed in Scripture as a virtue that aligns individuals with God's will and opens them to divine guidance. In the wisdom literature, humility is often linked with the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). The cultural context of the Bible emphasizes the value of humility as a means of gaining insight and understanding, as it allows individuals to learn from others and from God. Jesus Christ exemplifies ultimate humility, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>, where He humbles Himself by becoming obedient to death on a cross. This humility is the pathway to true wisdom, as it acknowledges God's sovereignty and seeks His guidance in all things.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and godly living are captured in the book of Proverbs.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the Proverbs were initially addressed. The cultural and religious context of ancient Israel provides the backdrop for understanding the wisdom literature.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_and_the_foolish.htm">The Wise and the Foolish</a></b><br>Throughout Proverbs, these archetypes represent those who follow God's ways (the wise) and those who reject them (the foolish).<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Pride is a precursor to disgrace. It blinds us to our faults and leads us away from God's wisdom. Recognizing pride in our lives is crucial to avoiding the pitfalls it brings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_humility.htm">The Value of Humility</a></b><br>Humility opens the door to wisdom. By acknowledging our limitations and dependence on God, we position ourselves to receive His guidance and understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_as_a_fruit_of_humility.htm">Wisdom as a Fruit of Humility</a></b><br>True wisdom is not just intellectual knowledge but a heart posture that aligns with God's truth. Humility allows us to learn and grow in wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_humility.htm">Practical Humility</a></b><br>Practicing humility involves serving others, listening more than speaking, and being open to correction. It is a daily choice to put others before ourselves and seek God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride_and_humility.htm">The Consequences of Pride and Humility</a></b><br>Pride leads to downfall and separation from God, while humility leads to honor and deeper relationship with Him. Our choices in this area have significant spiritual consequences.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_conquer_my_pride.htm">How can I conquer my pride?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_humility_bring_wisdom_and_honor.htm">How can humility lead to wisdom and honor?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_communion_symbolize_in_christianity.htm">How does pride lead to downfall?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_complete_fulfillment.htm">What does 'esteem others better than yourself' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Then cometh shame.</span>--For they have not the grace of God to keep them from falling. (See above on <a href="/proverbs/6-17.htm" title="A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,">Proverbs 6:17</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then cometh shame</span> (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>: 18:12); literally, <span class="accented">cometh pride, cometh also shame.</span> Pride shall have a fall; self-assertion and self-confidence shall meet with mortification and disgrace in the end. "Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased" (<a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a>); "Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall" (<a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a>). Septuagint, "Where violence (<span class="greek">ὅβρις</span>) entereth, there also dishonor." <span class="cmt_word">But with the lowly is wisdom.</span> "Mysteries are revealed unto the meek" (Ecclus. 3:19, Complutensian; <a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Psalm 25:9, 14</a>). The humble are already rewarded with wisdom because their disposition fits them to receive grace and God's gifts (comp. <a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Proverbs 15:33</a>). Septuagint, "The mouth of the humble meditateth wisdom." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/11-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When pride</span><br /><span class="heb">זָ֭דוֹן</span> <span class="translit">(zā·ḏō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> </span><span class="str2">Insolence, presumptuousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">comes,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(bā-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">disgrace</span><br /><span class="heb">קָל֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(qā·lō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7036.htm">Strong's 7036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Disgrace, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">follows,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but with</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽאֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">humility</span><br /><span class="heb">צְנוּעִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·nū·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6800.htm">Strong's 6800: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be modest or humble</span><br /><br /><span class="word">comes wisdom.</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכְמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥāḵ·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/11-2.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes then comes shame (Prov. 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