Proverbs 11:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 11:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 11:2 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 11:2 — KJV
“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
— Proverbs 11:2 (KJV)
Proverbs 11:2 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 11:2
“Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:2: cometh, then, wisdom
“In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain. because...: Heb. in my holy”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:2: pride, then, shame
“Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:2: pride, cometh, wisdom
“And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:2: cometh, then
“Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:2: then, wisdom
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