Proverbs 29:23
King James VersionSource notes
“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”
Context
20Seest thou a man hasty in his words? more hope of a fool than of him.
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become son at the length.
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth not.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26Many seek the ruler’s favour; but man’s judgment from the LORD.