Proverbs 15:33

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

The feare of the Lord is the instruction of wisedome; and before honour is humilitie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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.


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