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Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 18 of Proverbs. Work negligence is placed alongside destructive conduct, showing that failing to perform one’s responsibilities can also produce ruin. The name of the Lord appears as a strong tower in contrast to riches as false security. The prudent seek refuge in God, while the proud trust their own perception. The passage also recognizes the strategic value of a gift for opening opportunities.
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Compare Proverbs 18:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Wenn einer zu Grunde gehen soll, wird sein Herz zuvor stolz; und ehe man zu Ehren kommt, muß man zuvor leiden.
Español · RVR1909 Antes del quebrantamiento se eleva el corazón del hombre, Y antes de la honra es el abatimiento.
Español · NTBT Antes de la ruina se ensoberbece el corazón del hombre, pero la humildad precede al honor.
Français · LSG Avant la ruine, le coeur de l'homme s'élève; Mais l'humilité précède la gloire.
Italiano · DIO1885 Il cuor dell’uomo s’innalza avanti la ruina; Ma l’umiltà va davanti alla gloria
Português · ARC O coração do homem se exalta antes de ser abatido e diante da honra vai a humildade.
中文 · RCUV 敗壞之先，人心驕傲； 要得尊榮，先有謙卑。
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