Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:33

BSB
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
AKJV
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.
CPDV
The fear of the Lord is the discipline of wisdom. And humility precedes glory.
ERV
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.
NHEB
The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
SMT
The fear of Jehovah the instruction of wisdom; and before honor humility.

Commentary for Proverbs 15:33

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 15:33
Summary
Reverence and humility are wisdom's foundation and requirement
Event
Fear precedes wisdom; humility precedes recognition
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom