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Nov 5, 2024 5:52 PM

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　　Commentary on Proverbs 18:12

　　(Read Proverbs 18:12)

　　After the heart has been lifted up with pride, a fall comes. But honour shall be the reward of humility.

　　Proverbs 18:12 In-Context

　　10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

　　11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.

　　12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.

　　13 To answer before listening- that is folly and shame.

　　14 The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?

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