Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. New Living Translation Fear of the LORD teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor. English Standard Version The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Berean Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor. King James Bible The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. New King James Version The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility. New American Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. NASB 1995 The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. NASB 1977 The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. Legacy Standard Bible The fear of Yahweh is the discipline leading to wisdom, And before glory comes humility. Amplified Bible The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence]; And before honor comes humility. Christian Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor. Holman Christian Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor. American Standard Version The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility. Contemporary English Version Showing respect to the LORD will make you wise, and being humble will bring honor to you. English Revised Version The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility. GOD'S WORD® Translation The fear of the LORD is discipline [leading to] wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Good News Translation Reverence for the LORD is an education in itself. You must be humble before you can ever receive honors. International Standard Version The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor. Majority Standard Bible The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor. NET Bible The fear of the LORD provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility. New Heart English Bible The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. Webster's Bible Translation The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom: and before honor is humility. World English Bible The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe fear of YHWH [is] the instruction of wisdom, "" And humility [is] before honor! Young's Literal Translation The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom, And before honour is humility! Smith's Literal Translation The fear of Jehovah the instruction of wisdom; and before honor humility. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory. Catholic Public Domain Version The fear of the Lord is the discipline of wisdom. And humility precedes glory. New American Bible The fear of the LORD is training for wisdom, and humility goes before honors. New Revised Standard Version The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleReverence for the LORD is the instruction of life; and the glory of the meek goes before him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The awe of LORD JEHOVAH is the instruction of life and the glory of the meek one goes before him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; And before honour goeth humility. Brenton Septuagint Translation The fear of the Lord is instruction and wisdom; and the highest honour will correspond therewith. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath…32He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. 33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Cross References James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 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.” Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Proverbs 22:4 The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life. Job 28:28 And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’” Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. Ephesians 4:2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Treasury of Scripture The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility. fear Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. and Proverbs 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. Proverbs 25:6,7 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: … Proverbs 29:23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. Jump to Previous Discipline Fear Goes Honor Honour Humility Instruction Low Oneself Opinion Teaches Teaching WisdomJump to Next Discipline Fear Goes Honor Honour Humility Instruction Low Oneself Opinion Teaches Teaching WisdomProverbs 15 1. A gentle answer turns away wrathThe fear of the LORD This phrase is central to the wisdom literature of the Bible, particularly in Proverbs. The Hebrew word for "fear" is "yirah," which encompasses reverence, awe, and respect. It is not a fear that paralyzes but one that acknowledges the majesty and holiness of God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, "the LORD" refers to Yahweh, the covenantal name of God, emphasizing a personal relationship with the Creator. This reverence is foundational for acquiring true wisdom, as it aligns one's heart and mind with God's will and purposes. is the instruction of wisdom and humility comes before honor Before honour is humility.--Humility leads to it. (Comp. Luke 1:52.) Verse 33. - The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; that which leads to and gives wisdom (see Proverbs 1:3, 7, etc.; Proverbs 9:10). 'Pirke Aboth,' 3:26, "No wisdom, no fear of God; no fear of God, no wisdom. No knowledge, no discernment; no discernment, no knowledge." Before honour is humility (Proverbs 18:12). A man who fears God must be humble, and as the fear of God leads to wisdom, it may be said that humility leads to the honour and glory of being wise and reckoned among the wise (ver. 31). A man with a lowly opinion of himself will hearken to the teaching of the wise, and scrupulously obey the Law of God, and will be blessed in his ways. For "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble" (James 4:6; comp. Luke 1:52). The maxim in the second clause has a general application. "He that shall humble himself shall be exalted" (Matthew 23:12; comp. Luke 14:11; James 4:6). It is sanctioned by the example of Christ himself, the Spirit itself testifying beforehand his sufferings that were to precede his glory (1 Peter 1:11; see also Philippians 2:5, etc.). Septuagint, "The fear of the Lord is discipline and wisdom, and the beginning of glory shall answer to it." Another reading adds, "Glory goeth before the humble," which is explained to mean that the humble set before their eyes the reward that awaits their humility, and patiently endure, like Christ, "who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God" (Hebrews 12:2).
Hebrew The fearיִרְאַ֣ת (yir·’aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3374: Fear, reverence of the LORD יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel [is] the instruction מוּסַ֣ר (mū·sar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4148: Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint of wisdom, חָכְמָ֑ה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom and humility עֲנָוָֽה׃ (‘ă·nā·wāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6038: Condescension comes before וְלִפְנֵ֖י (wə·lip̄·nê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face honor. כָב֣וֹד (ḵā·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness Links Proverbs 15:33 NIVProverbs 15:33 NLT Proverbs 15:33 ESV Proverbs 15:33 NASB Proverbs 15:33 KJV Proverbs 15:33 BibleApps.com Proverbs 15:33 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 15:33 Chinese Bible Proverbs 15:33 French Bible Proverbs 15:33 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom (Prov. Pro Pr) |
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