“Pride [is] before destruction, || And before stumbling—a haughty spirit.”— Proverbs 16:18 (LSV)
15In the light of a king’s face [is] life, || And his goodwill [is] as a cloud of the spring rain.
16To get wisdom—how much better than gold, || And to get understanding—to be chosen [more] than silver!
17A highway of the upright [is] to turn from evil, || Whoever is preserving his soul is watching his way.
18Pride [is] before destruction, || And before stumbling—a haughty spirit.
19Better is humility of spirit with the poor, || Than to apportion spoil with the proud.
20The wise in any matter finds good, || And whoever is trusting in YHWH, O his blessedness.
21For the wise in heart is called intelligent, || And sweetness of lips increases learning.