Proverbs 18:12-14

New American Standard Bible 1995

¹²^(A)Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
But ^(B)humility goes before honor.
¹³He who ^(C)gives an answer before he hears,
It is folly and shame to him.
¹⁴The ^(D)spirit of a man can endure his sickness,
But as for a ^(E)broken spirit who can bear it?

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Proverbs 18:12-14

New International Version

¹²Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
but humility comes before honor.^(A)

¹³To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.^(B)

¹⁴The human spirit can endure in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?^(C)

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