Pride goes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 16:18 in context
Proverbs 16:15–21
15
In the light of the king’s face is life.
His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil.
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18
Selected verse
Pride goes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
19
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor,
than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity.
Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
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