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Berean Standard Bible

“A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.”

Proverbs 29:23

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Proverbs 29 deals with leadership, justice and the consequences of pride and humility. The sayings often come in pairs, setting one path against another.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La soberbia del hombre le abate; pero al humilde de espíritu sustenta la honra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El orgulloso será humillado, pero el humilde será honrado.

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