Proverbs 15:33 · KJV
“The fear of the LORD {is} the instruction of wisdom; and before honour {is} humility.”
— Proverbs 15:33
Proverbs 15 — Context
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. {instruction: or, correction} {heareth: or, obeyeth} {getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart}
33The fear of the LORD {is} the instruction of wisdom; and before honour {is} humility.
Cross References
Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour {is} humility.
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all {of you} be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD {is} the beginning of knowledge: {but} fools despise wisdom and instruction. {the beginning: or, the principal part}
James 4:10
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Psalms 34:11
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Psalms 111:10
The fear of the LORD {is} the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do {his commandments}: his praise endureth for ever. {a good...: or, good success} {his commandments: Heb. them}
Job 28:28
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that {is} wisdom; and to depart from evil {is} understanding.
Proverbs 25:6-7
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great {men}: {Put...: Heb. Set not out thy glory}