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

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Pride goeth before destruction. —In contrast to the blessing promised to humility in Proverbs 15:33.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Pride [goes] before destruction
As it did in the angels that sinned, who, through pride, fell into condemnation, not…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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