Proverbs 16:18
What does Proverbs 16:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 16:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Pridegoethbefore destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Pridegoethbefore destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Pride goes before destruction, and a stiff spirit before a fall.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Before destruction <FI>is<Fi> pride, And before stumbling--a haughty spirit.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Pride goeth before destruction: and the spirit is lifted up before a fall.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Pride [goeth] before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 2:11
The lofty looks of man shall be brought low, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day.
- Proverbs 17:19
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
- Proverbs 11:2
When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.
- Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honorgoethhumility.
- Matthew 26:33
But Peter answered and said unto him, If all shall be offended in thee, I will never be offended.
- Daniel 4:30
The king spake and said, Is not this great Babylon, which I have built for the royal dwelling-place, by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?
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