Proverbs 15:33
31 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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- BSB
- The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
- KJV
- The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
- WEB
- The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
- ASV
- The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility.
- DARBY
- The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
- BLB
- The fear of YHWH [is] the instruction of wisdom, and before the face of honor [is] humility.
- ÅB
- Herrens frykt er tukt til visdom, og ydmykhet går forut for ære.
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[^2]: de. et vennlig blikk. - OTB
- Frykten for Herren er visdommens undervisning, og før ære kommer ydmykhet.
- B1930
- Herrens frykt er tukt til visdom, og ydmykhet går forut for ære.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Read in contextProverbs 18:12
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Read in contextProverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Read in contextPsalms 34:11
Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Read in contextJames 4:10
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
Read in contextPsalms 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Read in contextJob 28:28
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Read in contextProverbs 29:23
A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
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