Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

English Standard Version

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

The Message

First pride, then the crash - the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.

New King James Version

Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

New Living Translation

Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 16:18

(Read Proverbs 16:18)

　　When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves.

　　

Proverbs 16:18 In-Context

16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

　　17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

　　18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

　　19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

　　20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,Or "whoever speaks prudently finds what is good"and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.