Proverbs 18:12

Proverbs 18:12 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12Before a downfall the heart is haughty,

but humility comes before honor.

12Before destruction the heart of a person is haughty,

But humility goes before honor.

12Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,

But humility comes before honor.

12Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud,

but humility comes before honor.

12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty;

And before honor goeth humility.

12Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.

12Before destruction the heart of man is proud,

but before honor is humility.

12If a person’s heart is proud, they will be destroyed.

So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.

12If you become proud,

something will soon destroy you.

But if you are humble,

you will soon receive honour.

12The heart of man is high before destruction, || And humility [is] before honor.