World English Bible
Proverbs 16:18
“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 16
16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.