Proverbs 11:2

When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:2

BSB
When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.
AKJV
When pride comes, then comes shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
CPDV
Wherever arrogance may be, there too is insult. But wherever humility is, there too is wisdom.
ERV
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
NHEB
When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.
SMT
Pride coming, and dishonor will come: and wisdom with the humble.

Commentary for Proverbs 11:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:2
Summary
Arrogance brings shame; humility brings understanding
Event
Pattern of pride leading to shame
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom