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Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honouris humility.

2 Chronicles 32:25,26
But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefitdone unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem…

2 Chronicles 33:10-12,23,24
And the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken…

honour

Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORDis the instruction of wisdom; and before honouris humility.

Deuteronomy 8:2,3,16
And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee,and to prove thee, to know whatwas in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no…

Isaiah 57:15
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose nameis Holy; I dwell in the high and holyplace, with him alsothat is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

but a humble spirit will obtain honor
Humility is consistently praised throughout Scripture as a virtue that leads to exaltation and favor with God. Jesus Christ exemplified ultimate humility, as seen inPhilippians 2:5-11, where He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death on a cross, and was subsequently exalted by God. The cultural context of the biblical world valued honor and shame, and humility was often countercultural, yet it is presented as the path to true honor.James 4:10 echoes this sentiment: "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up." This principle is not only spiritual but also practical, as humility fosters relationships and community, aligning with God's design for human interaction.

“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). The opening clause, “A man’s pride will bring him low,” shines a spotlight on self-exaltation.

• Pride deceives us into believing we are self-sufficient (Jeremiah 17:5).

• It blinds us to counsel (Proverbs 12:15) and dulls our sensitivity to God’s correction (Psalm 10:4).

• Pride sets us in opposition to the Lord, for “God opposes the proud” (James 4:6).

“To bring him low” is not hypothetical; it is a certainty bound to the law of sowing and reaping (Galatians 6:7-8).

• Nebuchadnezzar’s story illustrates this truth—his arrogance cost him his throne and sanity until he recognized God’s sovereignty (Daniel 4:30-37).

• Even seemingly small conceit can topple a reputation, fracture relationships, and invite divine discipline (1 Corinthians 10:12).

“But a humble spirit…” shifts the focus from self-promotion to God-dependency.

• Humility is an inner posture that acknowledges the Lord’s authority (Micah 6:8).

• It welcomes guidance (Proverbs 11:2) and cultivates teachability (Psalm 25:9).

• Jesus modeled it perfectly: “I am gentle and humble in heart” (Matthew 11:29).

“…will obtain honor.” God delights to lift the lowly (James 4:10).

• Honor may come through restored relationships, trusted responsibility, or eternal reward (1 Peter 5:6).

• Joseph’s rise from prison to palace underscores the principle (Genesis 41:14-44).

• Ultimately, the Father “crowns the humble with salvation” (Psalm 149:4).

• Regularly examine motives, asking whether a choice magnifies self or the Savior (2 Corinthians 13:5).

• Practice deliberate acts of service—washing feet moments—that subdue pride (John 13:14-15).

• Celebrate others’ successes; rejoicing with them trains the heart toward humility (Romans 12:15-16).

• Keep the cross in view, where Christ humbled Himself “to death—even death on a cross” (Philippians 2:8).

Proverbs 29:23 draws a clear line: pride sinks, humility soars. When we cling to self-importance, we collide with God and tumble downward. When we bow in humble reliance, He lifts us up and clothes us with honor. Living under this principle steers us away from hidden traps and into the gracious promotion only the Lord can give.