King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 16:18
“Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 16
16
How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17
The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18
Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19
Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.