Proverbs 29:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 29:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 29:23 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 29:23 — KJV
“A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”
— Proverbs 29:23 (KJV)
Proverbs 29:23 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 29:23
“But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.”
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“The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth. to stain: Heb. to pollute”
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“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:23: bring, uphold, spirit
“Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.”
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“And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:23: bring, low
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