Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. New Living Translation Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. English Standard Version When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. Berean Standard Bible When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. King James Bible When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. New King James Version When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. New American Standard Bible When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom. NASB 1995 When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom. NASB 1977 When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom. Legacy Standard Bible When arrogance comes, then comes disgrace, But with the meek is wisdom. Amplified Bible When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame, But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind. Christian Standard Bible When arrogance comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. Holman Christian Standard Bible When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. American Standard Version When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom. Contemporary English Version Too much pride can put you to shame. It's wiser to be humble. English Revised Version When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. GOD'S WORD® Translation Arrogance comes, then comes shame, but wisdom remains with humble people. Good News Translation People who are proud will soon be disgraced. It is wiser to be modest. International Standard Version When pride appears, disgrace accompanies it, but humility is present with wisdom. Majority Standard Bible When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. NET Bible When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. New Heart English Bible When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. Webster's Bible Translation When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. World English Bible When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPride has come, and shame comes, "" And wisdom [is] with the lowly. Young's Literal Translation Pride hath come, and shame cometh, And with the lowly is wisdom. Smith's Literal Translation Pride coming, and dishonor will come: and wisdom with the humble. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhere pride is, there also shall be reproach: but where humility is, there also is wisdom. Catholic Public Domain Version Wherever arrogance may be, there too is insult. But wherever humility is, there too is wisdom. New American Bible When pride comes, disgrace comes; but with the humble is wisdom. New Revised Standard Version When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but wisdom is with the humble. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhere baseness comes, then comes shame; but with the meek is wisdom. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Where corruption enters, disgrace enters, and wisdom is for the humble. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom. Brenton Septuagint Translation Wherever pride enters, there will be also disgrace: but the mouth of the lowly meditates wisdom. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Dishonest Scales1Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. 2When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. 3The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.… Cross References James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 18:12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. Isaiah 2:11-12 The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled— Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. 1 Corinthians 1:28-29 He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. 2 Corinthians 10:17-18 Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” / For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. Treasury of Scripture When pride comes, then comes shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. pride Proverbs 3:34,35 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly… Proverbs 16:18,19 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall… Daniel 4:30-32 The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty? … but Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. 1 Corinthians 8:1,2 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth… Jump to Previous Disgrace Dishonor Humble Humility Lowly Pride Quiet Shame Spirit WisdomJump to Next Disgrace Dishonor Humble Humility Lowly Pride Quiet Shame Spirit WisdomProverbs 11 1. On DeceptionWhen pride comes Pride is often depicted in the Bible as an attitude of self-reliance and self-exaltation, which leads individuals away from dependence on God. In the context of ancient Israel, pride was seen as a direct challenge to God's authority and sovereignty. The story of King Uzziah in 2 Chronicles 26 illustrates how pride led to his downfall. Pride is also a recurring theme in the prophetic books, where it is often associated with the downfall of nations, such as Babylon in Isaiah 13-14. Theologically, pride is considered the root of many sins, as it places the self above God and others. disgrace follows but with humility comes wisdom Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and godly living are captured in the book of Proverbs. 2. Israel The nation to whom the Proverbs were initially addressed. The cultural and religious context of ancient Israel provides the backdrop for understanding the wisdom literature. 3. The Wise and the Foolish Throughout Proverbs, these archetypes represent those who follow God's ways (the wise) and those who reject them (the foolish). Teaching Points The Danger of PridePride is a precursor to disgrace. It blinds us to our faults and leads us away from God's wisdom. Recognizing pride in our lives is crucial to avoiding the pitfalls it brings. The Value of Humility Humility opens the door to wisdom. By acknowledging our limitations and dependence on God, we position ourselves to receive His guidance and understanding. Wisdom as a Fruit of Humility True wisdom is not just intellectual knowledge but a heart posture that aligns with God's truth. Humility allows us to learn and grow in wisdom. Practical Humility Practicing humility involves serving others, listening more than speaking, and being open to correction. It is a daily choice to put others before ourselves and seek God's will. The Consequences of Pride and Humility Pride leads to downfall and separation from God, while humility leads to honor and deeper relationship with Him. Our choices in this area have significant spiritual consequences.(2) Then cometh shame.--For they have not the grace of God to keep them from falling. (See above on Proverbs 6:17.)Verse 2. - Then cometh shame (Proverbs 16:18: 18:12); literally, cometh pride, cometh also shame. Pride shall have a fall; self-assertion and self-confidence shall meet with mortification and disgrace in the end. "Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased" (Luke 14:11); "Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall" (1 Corinthians 10:12). Septuagint, "Where violence (ὅβρις) entereth, there also dishonor." But with the lowly is wisdom. "Mysteries are revealed unto the meek" (Ecclus. 3:19, Complutensian; Psalm 25:9, 14). The humble are already rewarded with wisdom because their disposition fits them to receive grace and God's gifts (comp. Proverbs 15:33). Septuagint, "The mouth of the humble meditateth wisdom." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When prideזָ֭דוֹן (zā·ḏō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2087: Insolence, presumptuousness comes, בָּֽא־ (bā-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go disgrace קָל֑וֹן (qā·lō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7036: Disgrace, the pudenda follows, וַיָּבֹ֣א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go but with וְֽאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among humility צְנוּעִ֥ים (ṣə·nū·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6800: To be modest or humble comes wisdom. חָכְמָֽה׃ (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom Links Proverbs 11:2 NIVProverbs 11:2 NLT Proverbs 11:2 ESV Proverbs 11:2 NASB Proverbs 11:2 KJV Proverbs 11:2 BibleApps.com Proverbs 11:2 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 11:2 Chinese Bible Proverbs 11:2 French Bible Proverbs 11:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes then comes shame (Prov. 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