Proverbs...on pride:





Pr.3:34 

He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. (NIV)



Pr.11:2 

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. (NIV)



Pr.13:10 

Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
(NIV)



Pr.16:5 

The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not
go unpunished. (NIV)



Pr.16:18 

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. (NIV)



Pr.16:19 

Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder
with the proud. (NIV)



Pr.18:12 

Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
(NIV)



Pr.21:4 

Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin! (NIV)









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