Proverbs 11:2
When pride cometh, then cometh disgrace; But with the humble is wisdom.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
In Context
1False scales are an abomination to the LORD; But a perfect weight is his delight.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:34Surely the scorners he treadeth scornfully, But giveth favor to the lowly.
Proverbs 16:18Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 29:23A man's pride will bring him low; But he that is of a humble spirit shall obtain honor.
Daniel 4:30and the king spake and said, Is not this the great Babylon which I have built for the seat of the kingdom by the might of my power and for the honor of my majesty?
Luke 14:9and he who invited thee and him come and say to thee, Give place to this man; and then thou wilt begin with shame to take the lowest place.
1 Corinthians 8:1Now concerning the things offered in sacrifice to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth;
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:2
Weighty Sayings. 1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord : but a just weight is his delight. As religion towards God is a branch of universal righteousness (he is not an honest man that is not devout), so righteousness towards men is a branch of true religion, for he is not a godly man that is not honest, nor can he expect that his devotion should be accepted; for, 1. Nothing is more offensive to God than deceit in commerce. A false balance is here put for all manner of unjust and fraudulent practices in… Read the whole commentary →