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Proverbs 11:2–3

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When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
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  1. Proverbs 29:23Rank 1 from verse 2
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    23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  2. Proverbs 16:18–19Rank 2 from verse 2
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    18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

    19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

  3. Luke 18:14Rank 3 from verse 2
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    14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

  4. Proverbs 15:33Rank 4 from verse 2
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    33The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

  5. Proverbs 18:12Rank 5 from verse 2
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    12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

From verse 3

  1. Proverbs 28:18Rank 1 from verse 3
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    18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

  2. Proverbs 13:6Rank 2 from verse 3
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    6Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

  3. Psalms 25:21Rank 3 from verse 3
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    21Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

  4. Psalms 26:1Rank 4 from verse 3
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    1JUDGE me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.

  5. John 7:17Rank 5 from verse 3
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    17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

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Proverbs 11:2

COMBINED MEANING

pride

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1. Self-exaltation, arrogance, haughtiness, or vaunted strength. 2. Splendour, glory, or that in which one glories.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shame

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Sense 1: A painful sense of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor. Sense 2: As a verb, to make ashamed or bring disgrace upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

lowly

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Having a low esteem of one’s own worth; humble; meek; free from pride.

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 11:3

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upright

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1. Honest, just, or morally right; also a person so characterized. 2. Straight, erect, or standing up.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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guide

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1. To lead or direct in a way, course, action, or understanding. 2. One who leads or directs another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

destroy

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Sense 1: To ruin, demolish, consume, or lay waste. Sense 2: To kill or cut off. Sense 3: To cause a thing's structure, use, activity, or present condition to cease.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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11:1A FALSE balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.

11:2When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

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11:3The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

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11:4Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

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