Who said pride cometh before the fall

New Heart English Bible Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. World English Bible Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Young's Literal Translation Before destruction is pride, And before stumbling -- a haughty spirit. Proverbs When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.

Proverbs Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. Proverbs A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. Jeremiah The terror you cause and the pride of your heart have deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks, O occupiers of the mountain summit. Though you elevate your nest like the eagle, even from there I will bring you down," declares the LORD.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Treasury of Scripture Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Was there an investigation of people at DOJ before they arrived at that conclusion? And he was gone, and out of sight on the swift galloping Benito, before Father Gaspara bethought himself.

Descending the Alps to the east or south into Piedmont, a new world lies around and before you. Before Ripperda could unclasp his lips to reply, the stranger had opened the door, and passed through it like a gliding shadow. Louis stood firm, though pale and respectful, before the resentful gaze of Elizabeth. Babylas raised his pale face; he knew what was coming; it had come so many times before. Top Definitions Quiz Examples Pride goeth before a fall.

In the example below, a husband tells his wife about how great he is doing at work. Kip: Great news! I must be some type of business genius. No one else can match my talent! Everyone below me in the company hierarchy is an imbecile! Caroline: That seems a little arrogant. In this second example, two lawyers are discussing their boss at their firm.

He treats everyone working under him like idiots.