Devine Scripture

Proverbs 29:23

Proverbs chapter 29 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

Context

v.22An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

v.23This passage

v.24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Chronicles 32:25

    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.

  • Deuteronomy 8:2

    And thou shalt remember all the way which Jehovah thy God hath led thee these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble thee, to prove thee, to know what was in thy heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or not.

  • Acts 12:23

    And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

  • 2 Chronicles 33:10

    And Jehovah spake to Manasseh, and to his people; but they gave no heed.

  • James 4:6

    But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

  • 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?