Proverbs 11:2
When pride cometh, then cometh contempt, but, with the modest, is wisdom.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
In Context
1A deceptive balance, is an abomination to Yahweh, but, a full weight, is his delight.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:34Though at scoffers he scoffeth, yet, to the humbled, he granteth favour.
Proverbs 16:18Before grievous injury, pride! and, before a fall, haughtiness of spirit!
Proverbs 29:23The loftiness of a man, layeth him low,—but, one of a lowly spirit, shall attain unto honour.
Daniel 4:30the king spake and said, Is not, this, Babylon the great,—which, I myself, have built as the home of the kingdom, by the might of my power, and for the dignity of my majesty?
Luke 14:9and he that invited both thee and him should come, and say unto thee—Give, unto this one, place! and, then, thou shouldst begin, with shame, the last place, to occupy.
1 Corinthians 8:1Now, concerning the idol-sacrifices, we are aware—because we, all, have knowledge,—knowledge, puffeth up, but, love, buildeth up;
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 →