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Proverbs 16:18

American Standard Version

Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

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Proverbs 16:18 in other translations

Pride goes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 16:18 · World English Bible

Proverbs 16:18 in context

  1. 16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
  2. 17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
  3. 18Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
  4. 19Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
  5. 20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.