Proverbs 16:18-20

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁸ Pride comes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.^(A)

¹⁹ Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble^[a](B)
than to divide plunder with the proud.^(C)

²⁰ The one who understands a matter finds success,^(D)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.^(E)