Kiêu ngạo đi trước, bại hoại theo sau. (Kinh Thánh)

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Meaning · English

Pride comes before the fall. (the Bible) Mr. B.

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wikiquote: Vietnamese proverbs (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.

Common questions

What does “Kiêu ngạo đi trước, bại hoại theo sau. (Kinh Thánh)” mean?

Pride comes before the fall. (the Bible) Mr. B.

Is “Kiêu ngạo đi trước, bại hoại theo sau. (Kinh Thánh)” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.