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Proverbs 11:2

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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