Translations
Modern
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Traditional
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Literal
Before the face of destruction, the heart of a man is exalted, and before honor is humility.
Latin
Antequam conteratur, exaltatur cor hominis, et antequam glorificetur, humiliatur.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Notes
Arrogance breeds pride and causes failure because it blocks change when criticized. Humility learns from others and leads to the honor of success.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Character of the Unrenewed Heart: Haughty Destruction Haughty Eyes Heart: The Unregenerate is Proud Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Humility: The Who Have: Upheld by Honor Narcissism Presumption: General Scriptures Concerning Pride is Followed by Destruction Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Self Destruction