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Proverbs 29:23 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 29:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 29 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”
Proverbs 29:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 29:23
A man's pride shall bring him low—The sequence is inevitable: ge'on adam (man's pride, arrogance) leads to tashpilennu (shall humble him, bring him low). God opposes the proud (James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5). Scripture repeatedly demonstrates this principle: Pharaoh, Nebuchadnezzar, Herod—all humbled by divine judgment.The contrast offers hope: honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. The shefal-ruach (lowly in spirit, humble-minded) will uphold (tomek, support, sustain) kavod (honor, glory). Jesus embodied this: 'Whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:23
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“and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
“and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.,For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.,,,,,,,,”
“then comes shame”
“and [so] all these things came to be”
“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.{Proverbs 3:34}”
“you younger ones”
“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
“and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
“this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled”
“the haughtiness of men will be bowed down”