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humility precedes honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour <i>is</i> humility.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor <i>is</i> humility.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of a person is haughty, But humility <i>goes</i> before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility <i>goes</i> before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility <i>goes</i> before glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty <i>and</i> filled with self-importance, But humility comes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Before his downfall a person’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Before his downfall a man&#8217s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor goeth humility.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Before destruction a person's heart is arrogant, but humility comes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />No one is respected unless he is humble; arrogant people are on the way to ruin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Before a man's downfall, his mind is arrogant, but humility precedes honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The heart of man is high before destruction, "" And humility [is] before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour is humility.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Before a breaking a man's heart will be lifted up, and before honor, humility.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Before destruction, the heart of a man is exalted: and before he be glorified, it is humbled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The heart of a man is exalted before it is crushed and humbled before it is glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Before disaster the heart is haughty, but before honor is humility. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Before destruction one’s heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty; and before honor is humility.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Before ruin, the heart of a man will be lifted up, and before honor is humility.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honour goeth humility.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Before ruin a man's heart is exalted, and before honour it is humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/18-12.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=3594" 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/18.htm">The Selfishness of the Unfriendly</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê·še- (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">Before</a> <a href="/hebrew/7667.htm" title="7667: ḇer (N-ms) -- Or sheber; from shabar; a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution.">his downfall</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">a man’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ- (N-msc) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/1361.htm" title="1361: yiḡ·bah (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To soar, be lofty, to be haughty. A primitive root; to soar, i.e. Be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty.">is proud,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6038.htm" title="6038: ‘ă·nā·wāh (N-fs) -- Humility. From anav; condescension, human and subjective, or divine and objective.">but humility</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: wə·lip̄·nê (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">comes before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: ḵā·ḇō·wḏ (N-ms) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">honor.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.…<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="/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="/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="/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="/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2</a></span><br />When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.<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="/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="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Proverbs 29:23</a></span><br />A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a></span><br />and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.<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="/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="/ezekiel/28-17.htm">Ezekiel 28:17</a></span><br />Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor; so I cast you to the earth; I made you a spectacle before kings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">1 Samuel 2:3</a></span><br />Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.</p><p class="hdg">destruction</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2</a></b></br> <i>When</i> pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly <i>is</i> wisdom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a></b></br> Pride <i>goeth</i> before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Proverbs 29:23</a></b></br> A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.</p><p class="hdg">and</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="/job/42-6.htm">Job 42:6</a></b></br> Wherefore I abhor <i>myself</i>, and repent in dust and ashes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a></b></br> Then said I, Woe <i>is</i> me! for I am undone; because I <i>am</i> a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/18-9.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-15.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-1.htm">Full</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-19.htm">Gentle</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-1.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-11.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-11.htm">High</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-3.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-19.htm">Humility</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-6.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-19.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-27.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/18-24.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-20.htm">Full</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-4.htm">Gentle</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-2.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-4.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-15.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-4.htm">High</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-3.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-3.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-4.htm">Humility</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-25.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-4.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-14.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/18-1.htm">A fool delights not in understanding</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/18.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/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud</b><br>Pride is often highlighted in Scripture as a precursor to destruction. This phrase underscores the biblical principle that pride leads to a fall, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." The heart, in biblical terms, represents the center of one's being, including thoughts, emotions, and will. A proud heart is self-reliant and dismissive of God's authority, which is a recurring theme in the Bible. Historical examples include King Nebuchadnezzar in <a href="/daniel/4.htm">Daniel 4</a>, whose pride led to his temporary downfall. The cultural context of ancient Israel viewed pride as a serious vice, often associated with rebellion against God.<p><b>but humility comes before honor</b><br>Humility is consistently portrayed in Scripture as a virtue that leads to exaltation. This principle is echoed in <a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a>, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up." Humility involves recognizing one's dependence on God and submitting to His will. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, honor was a highly valued social currency, often linked to one's status and reputation. The biblical narrative frequently reverses worldly expectations, teaching that true honor comes from God and is granted to those who are humble. Jesus Christ exemplifies this principle, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-11</a>, where His humility in taking on human form and dying on the cross leads to His exaltation by God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and divine principles are reflected in this verse.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is rooted in ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key component of spiritual and moral instruction.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pride_and_humility.htm">Pride and Humility</a></b><br>These are not persons or places but are central themes in this verse. Pride is depicted as a precursor to downfall, while humility is associated with honor.<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 spiritual blind spot that can lead to a person's downfall. It is important to recognize and address pride in our hearts before it leads to negative consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_virtue_of_humility.htm">The Virtue of Humility</a></b><br>Humility is not weakness but strength under control. It is a posture that invites God's favor and leads to true honor.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>Regularly examine your heart for prideful attitudes. Ask God to reveal areas where you may be relying on your own strength rather than His.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seek_god's_honor,_not_man's.htm">Seek God’s Honor, Not Man’s</a></b><br>True honor comes from God, not from human accolades. Focus on living a life that pleases Him, and He will lift you up in due time.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivate_a_servant's_heart.htm">Cultivate a Servant’s Heart</a></b><br>Embrace opportunities to serve others. Serving is a practical way to cultivate humility and align with the teachings of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_seven_deadly_sins.htm">What are the seven deadly sins?</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/was_hagar_abraham's_wife_or_concubine.htm">What does Proverbs 16:18 mean about pride?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_godly_man.htm">What defines a godly man?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - (Comp. <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>; <a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Proverbs 15:33</a>; where the maxims are found in almost the same words.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/18-12.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">Before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê·še-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his downfall</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֭בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7667.htm">Strong's 7667: </a> </span><span class="str2">A breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a man’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֑ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵב־</span> <span class="translit">(lêḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is proud,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִגְבַּ֣הּ</span> <span class="translit">(yiḡ·bah)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1361.htm">Strong's 1361: </a> </span><span class="str2">To soar, be lofty, to be haughty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but humility</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲנָוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·nā·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6038.htm">Strong's 6038: </a> </span><span class="str2">Condescension</span><br /><br /><span class="word">comes before</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלִפְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">honor.</span><br /><span class="heb">כָב֣וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(ḵā·ḇō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/18-12.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man (Prov. 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