Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,.... Lifted up with his riches. Rich men are apt to be highminded, and therefore are to be charged and cautioned against it; they are apt to look above…
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Note, 1. Pride is the presage of ruin, and ruin will at last be the punishment of pride; for before destruction men are commonly so infatuated by the just judgment of God that they are more haughty…
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