Proverbs 18:12 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 18:12 MSG (The Message)

Pride first, then the crash, but humility is precursor to honor.

Proverbs 18:12 KJV (King James Version)

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, And before honour is humility.

Proverbs 18:12 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor.

Proverbs 18:12 NCV (New Century Version)

Proud people will be ruined, but the humble will be honored.

Proverbs 18:12 ASV (American Standard Version)

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor goeth humility.

Proverbs 18:12 NIV (New International Version)

Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 18:12 NKJV (New King James Version)

Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.

Proverbs 18:12 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance, But humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 18:12 NLT (New Living Translation)

Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.

Proverbs 18:12 TPT (The Passion Translation)

A man’s heart is the proudest when his downfall is nearest, for he won’t see glory until the Lord sees humility.

Proverbs 18:12 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.