What does Proverbs 18:12 mean?

Proverbs 18:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 18:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

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