Proverbs 29:23

A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Cross-references

Proverbs 15:33 reinforces the same truth: honor comes through humility, not pride.

In Proverbs 18:12, the same principle is stated: pride precedes destruction, and humility precedes honor.

Proverbs 16:18 declares 'Pride goes before destruction'—a direct restatement of the same principle. Very strong parallel to Proverbs 29:23.

1 Peter 5:5 Parallel

1 Peter 5:5 quotes the same principle: God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble — a direct NT application of this wisdom.

Luke 14:11 Parallel

Luke 14:11 repeats the same teaching: self-exaltation leads to humiliation, humility to exaltation.

Luke 18:14 Parallel

Luke 18:14 applies the same principle to the Pharisee and tax collector, contrasting pride and humility.

Matthew 23:12 gives a concise restatement: exaltation through humility, humiliation through pride — identical truth.

Matthew 18:4 states humility makes one greatest in heaven — a NT echo of the proverb's promise.

Matthew 5:3 Parallel

Matthew 5:3 blesses the poor in spirit — the humble who inherit the kingdom, connecting to honor for the humble.

Daniel 5:21 Parallel

Daniel 5:21 shows his humbling until recognizing God's rule, fulfilling the 'pride brings low' pattern.

Daniel 5:20 Parallel

Daniel 5:20 states Nebuchadnezzar's proud heart led to his downfall, directly illustrating the proverb.

Daniel 4:30-37 recounts Nebuchadnezzar's pride leading to humiliation and later restoration, a narrative example.

Acts 12:23 Parallel

Acts 12:23 records Herod's death for not giving glory to God, a stark example of pride bringing low.

Isaiah 66:2 Parallel

Isaiah 66:2 says God looks to the humble and contrite — aligning with the honor given to the humble.

Isaiah 57:15 reveals God dwells with the humble and contrite — complementing the proverb's promise of honor.

Isaiah 2:12 Parallel

Isaiah 2:12 describes the LORD's day against all that is proud, reinforcing the same humbling outcome.

Isaiah 2:11 Parallel

Isaiah 2:11 declares the haughty will be brought low and the humble exalted, echoing this verse.

Job 40:12 Parallel

Job 40:12 shows God humbling the proud, directly mirroring the principle that pride brings low.

In 2 Chronicles 33:24, Amon's assassination fulfills the proverb's warning that pride brings low.

In 2 Chronicles 33:10-12, Manasseh's pride led to distress, then he humbled himself — exemplifying both halves of the proverb.

In 2 Chronicles 32:26, Hezekiah's humility turned away wrath — showing the proverb's 'humble spirit obtains honor'.

In 2 Chronicles 32:25, Hezekiah's pride brought divine wrath — illustrating the proverb's 'pride brings low'.

James 4:6-10 echoes that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, promising exaltation.

1 Timothy 3:6 warns that a novice may become proud and fall into condemnation — directly applying the principle that pride leads to downfall.

John 13:38 Parallel

John 13:38 records Jesus' prediction that Peter's boast will result in three denials — a direct application of pride being brought low.

1 Peter 5:6 Allusion

1 Peter 5:6 commands humility with the promise of exaltation — a New Testament echo of 'the humble in spirit will retain honor.'

Luke 7:6 Parallel

Luke 7:6 presents the centurion's humble confession ('I am not worthy') — a clear example of humility that is honored by Jesus.

Mark 14:31 Parallel

Mark 14:31 shows Peter's vehement insistence he will never deny Jesus — another example of the pride that precedes his fall.

Matthew 26:70 depicts Peter's denial, the low point that follows his earlier pride — a direct illustration of pride brought low.

Matthew 26:35 records Peter's boastful claim of undying loyalty — a pride that foreshadows his subsequent denial and humiliation.

Obadiah 1:3 Parallel

Obadiah 1:3 highlights Edom's pride in their secure dwelling, deceiving them into thinking they cannot be brought down.

Ezekiel 29:9 shows Pharaoh's pride ('The Nile is mine') leading to Egypt's desolation — a concrete example of pride brought low.

Luke 20:46 Parallel

Luke 20:46 describes scribes' love of honor — a prideful attitude that leads to condemnation, illustrating the first part of the proverb.

In 2 Chronicles 33:23, Amon refused to humble himself — a contrast to the proverb's promise that humility brings honor.

Deuteronomy 8:16 Related theme

Deuteronomy 8:16 concludes that God's humbling was for Israel's good — fitting the promise of honor for the humble.

Deuteronomy 8:3 Related theme

Deuteronomy 8:3 continues the humbling narrative: God fed manna to teach dependence, a form of humility.

Deuteronomy 8:2 Related theme

Deuteronomy 8:2 shows God humbling Israel through testing — a process aligning with the proverb's pattern of humility leading to honor.