Proverbs 15:33

The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

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WEBBE

The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honour is humility.

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.

ASV

The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility.

BBE

The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verse 33

The fear of the Lord will dispose us to search the Scriptures with reverence; and it will cause us to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. While we humbly place all our dependence on the grace of God, we are exalted in the righteousness of Christ.

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