Proverbs 29:23
What does Proverbs 29:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 29:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
Context
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?
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