Proverbs 18:12

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

In context

10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.

12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

13 He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.

14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

BSB Berean Standard Bible: Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
KJV King James Version: Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
WEB World English Bible: Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
ASV American Standard Version: Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor goeth humility.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour [is] humility.
DBY Darby Translation: Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.
WBS Webster Bible: Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.