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A man`s pride brings him low, But one who is of a lowly spirit gains honor.
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The Great Reversal
This proverb states a fundamental spiritual law: pride inevitably leads to humiliation, while true humility leads to honor. Commentator John Gill notes this pattern from Adam to future prophecies and highlights that Jesus himself repeated this principle frequently, making it a core teaching for his followers (Matthew 23:12).
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Honour shall uphold the humble in spirit — Better: The lowly in spirit shall obtain honor.
19th Century
Anglican
Honour shall uphold the lowly in spirit.— Rather, the lowly in spirit shall lay hold of honor. ().
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A man's pride shall bring him low As the pride of Adam, in affecting to be as gods, knowing good and evil; he lost t…
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Only those who humble themselves shall be exalted and established.
