Proverbs 29:23

Proverbs 29:23 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23Pride brings a person low,

but the lowly in spirit gain honor.

23A person’s pride will bring him low,

But a humble spirit will obtain honor.

23A man’s pride will bring him low,

But a humble spirit will obtain honor.

23A man’s pride and sense of self-importance will bring him down,

But he who has a humble spirit will obtain honor. [Prov 15:33; 18:12; Is 66:2; Dan 4:30; Matt 23:12; James 4:6, 10; 1 Pet 5:5]

23A man’s pride will bring him low,

but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

23Pride brings a person low.

But those whose spirits are low will be honored.