Proverbs 16:18

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:18

BSB
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
AKJV
Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
CPDV
Arrogance precedes destruction. And the spirit is exalted before a fall.
ERV
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
NHEB
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
SMT
Pride before a breaking, and a spirit lifted up before a fall.

Commentary for Proverbs 16:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 16:18
Summary
Arrogance inevitably leads to catastrophic personal downfall
Event
Pride precedes destructive collapse
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Judgment