Proverbs
“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2
Proverbs 11:2 (KJV) speaks to humility, pride, and wisdom — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5“I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Luke 18:14“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
James 4:6“For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.”
Psalms 18:27“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
Proverbs 15:33“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”
Proverbs 22:4
Common questions
What does Proverbs 11:2 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 11:2 reads: "When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom." The verse speaks to humility, pride, and wisdom. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 11 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 11:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom." is Proverbs 11:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 11.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 11:2?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 11:2 include 1 Peter 5:5, Luke 18:14, and James 4:6. Reading them alongside Proverbs 11:2 deepens the theme of humility.
How can I pray with Proverbs 11:2?
Read Proverbs 11:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.