OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 23

Proverbs 29:23

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A man’s pride brings him low,

but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

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Proverbs 29:20–26

20

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?

There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21

He who pampers his servant from youth

will have him become a son in the end.

22

An angry man stirs up strife,

and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

23
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A man’s pride brings him low,

but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

24

Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.

He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

25

The fear of man proves to be a snare,

but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.

26

Many seek the ruler’s favor,

but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.

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