Proverbs 18:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 18:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 18:12 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 18:12 — KJV
“Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.”
— Proverbs 18:12 (KJV)
Proverbs 18:12 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 18:12
“Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?”
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“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
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“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
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“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
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“And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go.”
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