Proverbs 18:12 - The Selfishness of the Unfriendly

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour [goeth] humility.

This bible verse has been derived from Douay-Rheims Bible

If you can take a closer look at Proverbs chapter 18 from verse 11 to 13, and take a bible study you will understand verse 11 better which talks more about:

Verse 12. - (Comp. Proverbs 16:18; Proverbs 15:33; where the maxims are found in almost the same words.)

• Pulpit commentary

...11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination. 12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. 13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.…

• Berean Study Bible

The moral lesson of this Bible verse is:

Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honor.

The lesson in the Bible verse has been obtained from: Treasury Of Scripture

image source

There are more bible verses closely related to this verse, which are:

1. Proverbs 11:2
   When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.

2. Proverbs 15:33
   The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

3. Proverbs 16:18
   Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

4. Proverbs 29:23
   A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

5. Ezekiel 29:9
   The land of Egypt will become a desolate wasteland. Then they will know that I am the LORD. Because you said, "The Nile is mine; I made it,"

You can see more translations of today's Bible verse on different Bible versions in BibleHub

Image source

True Wisdom begins and ends with the Lord. Wisdom is a gift from the Lord.

The book of Proverbs in the Bible has 31 Chapters, each for each day of the month. So I shed some spiritual light in your world each and every day using solo scriptures.

God Bless You!

Till tomorrow

It's your friendly neighborhood Pastor

Tony

source