Proverbs 29:23 bbe — A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.

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"A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour."

— Proverbs 29:23, Bible in Basic English

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“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”
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Proverbs 29 — Context

Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.

If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.

An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.

A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.

A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.

The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.

The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 29:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 29:23 say?

Proverbs 29:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.”

Where is Proverbs 29:23 in the Bible?

Proverbs 29:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 29, verse 23.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 29:23.

What translation should I read Proverbs 29:23 in?

Proverbs 29:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 29:23?

Proverbs 29:23 reads (BBE): “A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 29:23 bbe — A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.

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