Proverbs 16:18

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 16:18

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Berean Standard Bible

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

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KJV

King James Version

Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

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WEB

World English Bible

Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Pride [goeth] before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 16

¹⁶ How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

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