Proverbs 15:33
“The feare of the Lord is the instruction of wisedome; and before honour is humilitie.”
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Proverbs 15:33 Context
31The eare that heareth the reproofe of life, abideth among the wise. 32He that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that heareth reproofe, getteth vnderstanding. 33The feare of the Lord is the instruction of wisedome; and before honour is humilitie.
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Other Translations
The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.
- King James Version
The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor {comes} humility.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor `goeth' humility.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.
- Basic English Bible
The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
- Darby Bible
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom: and before honor is humility.
- Webster's Bible
The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
- World English Bible
The fear of Jehovah [is] the instruction of wisdom, And before honour [is] humility!
- Youngs Literal Bible
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor {comes} humility.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor `goeth' humility.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.
- Basic English Bible
The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
- Darby Bible
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom: and before honor is humility.
- Webster's Bible
The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
- World English Bible
The fear of Jehovah [is] the instruction of wisdom, And before honour [is] humility!
- Youngs Literal Bible
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:33
15:33 The instruction - Doth instruct men in true wisdom.