“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
Proverbs 16:18 (KJV) |
Proverbs 16:18
From Proverbs 16, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.