KJV ORIGINAL
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
A person's pride will bring them down, but honor will lift up those who are humble in heart.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that pride leads to downfall while humility brings honor and lasting success.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during Solomon's reign when Israel was at its peak of wealth and power. The wisdom literature of this time often contrasted the fate of the proud versus the humble, reflecting observations about how leaders and people either succeeded or failed based on their character. In ancient Near Eastern culture, honor and shame were central social values, making this teaching particularly relevant.
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