This proverb states one of the most consistent patterns in all of Scripture: pride precedes ruin, and humility precedes genuine honour. 'Haughty' means arrogant and puffed up. This is not coincidence but design — God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble. The order matters: we do not become humble after being honoured, we are honoured because we are humble.
Memory phrase: Humility comes before honour.
Talk about it: What happens to people who think they are better than everyone?
Prayer: God, make me humble before You and others.