Proverbs 29:23
King James Version (KJV)
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
World English Bible (WEB)
A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
Proverbs 29:23 Cross References
But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.
And the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken.
Wherefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,
When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.
Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
