Proverbs 11:2

Proverbs 11:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
• New International Version (NIV)When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
• English Standard Version (ESV)When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.
• New King James Version (NKJV)When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom.

Context of Proverbs 11:2

1A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight. When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom. 3The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the crookedness of the treacherous will destroy them. 4Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.

Proverbs 11:2 word by word

בָּֽא־זָ֭דוֹן וַיָּבֹ֣א קָל֑וֹן וְֽאֶת־צְנוּעִ֥ים חָכְמָֽה׃Read the interlinear

• prideזָדוֹןzâdôn · arroganceH2087
• comesבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• dishonorקָלוֹןqâlôn · dishonorH7036
• is wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451

Cross-references for Proverbs 11:2

• Proverbs 3:34Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.
• Proverbs 16:18Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
• Daniel 4:30The king reflected and said, ‘Is this not Babylon the great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?’
• Luke 14:8“When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for someone more distinguished than you may have been invited by him,
• Luke 18:14I tell you, this man went to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
• Proverbs 15:33The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.
• 1 Corinthians 8:1Now concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies.

Commentaries on Proverbs 11:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2When pride cometh - The proud man thinks much more of himself than any other can do; and, expecting to be treated according to his own supposed worth, which treatment he seldom meets with, he is repeatedly mortified, ashamed, confounded, and rendered indignant. With the lowly - צנועים tsenuim, , the humble, the modest, as opposed to the proud, referred to in the first clause. The humble man looks for nothing but justice; has the meanest opinion of…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2A rabbinic paraphrase of the second clause is: “Lowly souls become full of wisdom as the low place becomes full of water.”Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 2Verse 2 Considering how safe, and quiet, and easy the humble are, we see that with the lowly is wisdom.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2Pride involves promoting oneself dishonestly, while humility means honestly recognizing one's strengths and weaknesses.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. Self-conceit is unteachable; the humble grow wise (compare Pr 16:18; 18:12).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 11:2

• Humility
• Pride

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Commentaries on Proverbs 11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings