Proverbs 15:33

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

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

— WEB

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

— KJV

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

— ASV

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Psalms 34:11 "Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of Yahweh."
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Proverbs 29:23 "A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor."

Commentary

See here how much it is our interest, as well as duty, 1. To submit to our God, and keep up a reverence for him: The fear of the Lord, as it is the beginning of wisdom, so it is the instruction and correction of wisdom; the principles of religion, closely adhered to, will improve our knowledge, rectify our mistakes, and be the best and surest guide of our way. An awe of God upon our spirits will put us upon the wisest counsels and chastise us when we say or do unwisely. 2. To stoop to our brethren, and keep up a respect for them. Where there is humility there is a happy presage of honour and preparative for it. Those that humble themselves shall be exalted here and hereafter.

— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary (public domain)

The fear . . . wisdom--Wisdom instructs in true piety. before . . . humility--(compare Luk 24:26; Pe1 1:11); opposite (compare Pro 16:18). Next: Proverbs Chapter 16

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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