Proverbs 29:23

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 29:23 in other translations

A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

Proverbs 29:23 · World English Bible

Proverbs 29:23 in context

  1. 21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
  2. 22An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
  3. 23A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
  4. 24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
  5. 25The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.