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Proverbs 18:12

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Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

Context

9One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
10Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.
12Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
13He who answers before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
14A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
15The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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