Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. New Living Translation Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. English Standard Version Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Berean Standard Bible Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. King James Bible Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. New King James Version Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. New American Standard Bible Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. NASB 1995 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. NASB 1977 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. Legacy Standard Bible Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. Amplified Bible Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Christian Standard Bible Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall. Holman Christian Standard Bible Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall. American Standard Version Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Contemporary English Version Too much pride will destroy you. English Revised Version Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. GOD'S WORD® Translation Pride precedes a disaster, and an arrogant attitude precedes a fall. Good News Translation Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance to downfall. International Standard Version Pride precedes destruction; an arrogant spirit appears before a fall. Majority Standard Bible Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. NET Bible Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. New Heart English Bible Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Webster's Bible Translation Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. World English Bible Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPride [is] before destruction, "" And before stumbling—a haughty spirit. Young's Literal Translation Before destruction is pride, And before stumbling -- a haughty spirit.' Smith's Literal Translation Pride before a breaking, and a spirit lifted up before a fall. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePride goeth before destruction: and the spirit is lifted up before a fall. Catholic Public Domain Version Arrogance precedes destruction. And the spirit is exalted before a fall. New American Bible Pride goes before disaster, and a haughty spirit before a fall. New Revised Standard Version Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDisgrace goes before destruction, and pride before misfortune. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Disgrace is before ruin and pride of spirit before misfortune. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Brenton Septuagint Translation Pride goes before destruction, and folly before a fall. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD…17The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life. 18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. 19It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.… Cross References James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Isaiah 2:11-12 The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled— Obadiah 1:3-4 The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. Daniel 4:30-32 the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” / While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven: “It is decreed to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that the kingdom has departed from you. / You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.” 1 Corinthians 10:12 So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall. Isaiah 14:12-15 How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ... Ezekiel 28:17 Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor; so I cast you to the earth; I made you a spectacle before kings. 2 Chronicles 26:16 But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. 2 Samuel 22:28 You save an afflicted people, but Your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down. Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 18:12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. Treasury of Scripture Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. Proverbs 17:19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. Proverbs 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. Jump to Previous Destruction Fall Goes Haughty Pride Spirit Stiff StumblingJump to Next Destruction Fall Goes Haughty Pride Spirit Stiff StumblingProverbs 16 1. The Plans of the heartPride goes before destruction Pride is often depicted in the Bible as a dangerous and destructive force. In the context of ancient Israel, pride was seen as a direct challenge to God's authority and sovereignty. The Hebrew word for pride here can also imply arrogance or self-exaltation. This phrase warns that pride leads to downfall, a theme echoed throughout Scripture. For example, in Isaiah 14:12-15, the fall of Lucifer is attributed to his pride. Similarly, King Nebuchadnezzar's pride led to his temporary downfall in Daniel 4. Pride is a sin that blinds individuals to their need for God, often resulting in their ruin. and a haughty spirit before a fall Persons / Places / Events 1. Solomon- Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and divine principles are reflected in this verse. 2. Ancient Israel - The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is rooted in ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key component of spiritual and moral instruction. 3. The Fall of Lucifer - Often associated with pride leading to a fall, the account of Lucifer's rebellion against God is a biblical event that exemplifies the truth of this proverb. Teaching Points The Danger of PridePride is a deceptive sin that can lead to one's downfall. It blinds individuals to their weaknesses and creates a false sense of security. The Importance of Humility Embracing humility is crucial for spiritual growth and maintaining a right relationship with God. Humility allows us to recognize our dependence on God and others. Recognizing Pride in Our Lives Self-examination is necessary to identify areas of pride. This involves being open to correction and seeking God's help to cultivate a humble heart. Consequences of a Haughty Spirit A haughty spirit not only leads to personal downfall but can also damage relationships and hinder one's witness for Christ. Seeking God's Grace God's grace is available to those who humble themselves. By acknowledging our need for His guidance, we can avoid the pitfalls of pride.(18) Pride goeth before destruction.--In contrast to the blessing promised to humility in Proverbs 15:33.Verse 18. - Pride goeth before destruction. A maxim continually enforced (see Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 17:19; Proverbs 18:12). Here is the contrast to the blessing on humility promised (Proverbs 15:33). A haughty spirit - a lifting up of spirit - goeth before a fall (comp. Daniel 4:29, etc). Thus, according to Herodotus (7:10), Artabanus warned the arrogant Xerxes, "Seest thou how God strikes with the thunder animals which overtop others, and suffers them not to vaunt themselves, but the small irritate him not? And seest thou how he hurls his bolts always against the mightiest buildings and the loftiest trees? For God is wont to cut short whatever is too highly exalted" (comp. Horace, 'Carm.,' 2:10.9, etc.). Says the Latin adage, "Qui petit alta nimis, retro lapsus ponitur imis." Caesar, 'Bell. Gall.,' 1:14, "Consuesse Deos immortales, quo gravius homines ex commutatione rerum doleant, quos pro sceiere eorum ulcisci velint, his secundiores interdum re, et diuturuiorem impunitatem concedere." The Chinese say, "Who flies not high falls not low;" and, "A great tree attracts the wind." The Basque proverb remarks, "Pride sought flight in heaven, fell to hell." And an Eastern one, "What is extended will tear; what is long will break" (Lane). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Prideגָּא֑וֹן (gā·’ō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1347: Arrogance, majesty, ornament goes before לִפְנֵי־ (lip̄·nê-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6440: The face destruction, שֶׁ֥בֶר (še·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7667: A breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash and a haughty גֹּ֣בַהּ (gō·ḇah) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1363: Elation, grandeur, arrogance spirit רֽוּחַ׃ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit before וְלִפְנֵ֥י (wə·lip̄·nê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face a fall. כִ֝שָּׁל֗וֹן (ḵiš·šā·lō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3783: A tottering, ruin Links Proverbs 16:18 NIVProverbs 16:18 NLT Proverbs 16:18 ESV Proverbs 16:18 NASB Proverbs 16:18 KJV Proverbs 16:18 BibleApps.com Proverbs 16:18 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 16:18 Chinese Bible Proverbs 16:18 French Bible Proverbs 16:18 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction and a haughty (Prov. 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