Pro 11:2 | MHM | STEP | Weighty Sayings This section teaches about the results of pride and humility. It explains that pride leads to shame and disappointment, but humility brings wisdom and honor. God values people who are humble and gives them grace and respect. v. 2 : When someone is proud, shame soon follows. When pride comes, then comes shame . People who think too highly of themselves often end up embarrassed or brought down, like Nebuchadnezzar and Herod, whose pride led to their disgrace. God opposes the proud and brings them low (Isaiah 2:11 ). On the other hand, those who are humble are wise. With the lowly is wisdom (Proverbs 11:2 ). Humble people gain respect from others and receive special grace from God. Their quiet spirit brings them peace, honor, and a close relationship with God.

‏ Proverbs 11:2

Weighty Sayings

This section teaches about the results of pride and humility. It explains that pride leads to shame and disappointment, but humility brings wisdom and honor. God values people who are humble and gives them grace and respect.

v. 2: When someone is proud, shame soon follows. When pride comes, then comes shame . People who think too highly of themselves often end up embarrassed or brought down, like Nebuchadnezzar and Herod, whose pride led to their disgrace. God opposes the proud and brings them low (Isaiah 2:11 ^a). On the other hand, those who are humble are wise. With the lowly is wisdom (Proverbs 11:2 ^b). Humble people gain respect from others and receive special grace from God. Their quiet spirit brings them peace, honor, and a close relationship with God.