Proverbs 16:18
Pride comes before destruction 1 and a haughty spirit before a downfall. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
In Context
19It is better to be humble among poor people 1 than to divide the spoil with proud people. 1
Cross References
Judges 11:28But the king of the people of Ammon rejected the warning Jephthah sent him.
Esther 6:6When Haman entered, the king said to him, “What should be done for the man whom the king takes pleasure in honoring?” Now Haman said in his heart, “Whom would the king take pleasure in honoring more than me?”
Proverbs 11:2When pride comes, then comes disgrace, 1 but with humility comes wisdom. 1
Proverbs 18:12Before his downfall a person's heart is proud, 1 but humility comes before honor. 1
Isaiah 2:11The lofty gaze of man will be brought low, and the pride of men will be brought down, 1 and Yahweh alone will be exalted on that day. 1
Isaiah 37:38Later, as he was worshiping in the house of Nisrok his god, his sons Adrammelek and Sharezer killed him with the sword. Then they escaped into the land of Ararat. Then Esarhaddon his son reigned in his place.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:18
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Note, 1. It is the way of the upright to avoid sin, and every thing that looks like it and leads towards it; and this is a highway marked out by authority, tracked by many that have gone before us, and in which we meet with many that keep company with us; it is easy to find and safe to be travelled in, like a highway, Isa. xxxv. 8 . To depart from evil is understanding. 2. It is the care of the upright to preserve… Read the whole commentary →