Berean Standard Bible
“Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.”
Proverbs 18 examines pride, speech and relationships. This verse states a pattern that Proverbs repeats in several places, that arrogance comes before a fall and humility before honor.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
World English Bible (WEB)
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
King James Version (KJV)
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor [goeth] humility.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Before destruction the heart of man is full of pride, and before honour goes a gentle spirit.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Antes del quebrantamiento se eleva el corazón del hombre, y antes de la honra es el abatimiento.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Primero viene el orgullo y luego el fracaso; primero la humildad y luego los honores.
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