Proverbs 29:23
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
American King James Version (AKJV)
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.
Webster's Revision
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
World English Bible
A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
English Revised Version (ERV)
A man's pride shall bring him low: but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.
Clarke's Proverbs 29:23 Bible Commentary
A man's pride shall bring him low - A proud man is universally despised, and such are often exposed to great mortifications.
Barnes's Proverbs 29:23 Bible Commentary
Honour shall uphold the humble in spirit - Better: The lowly in spirit shall lay hold on honor.