Proverbs 15:33

Proverbs 15:33 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
• New International Version (NIV)Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.

Context of Proverbs 15:33

31He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise. 32He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding. The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.

Proverbs 15:33 word by word

יִרְאַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה מוּסַ֣ר חָכְמָ֑ה וְלִפְנֵ֖י כָב֣וֹד עֲנָוָֽה׃Read the interlinear

• fearיִרְאָהyir'âh · fearH3374
• of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• is the instructionמוּסָרmûsâr · discipline: instructionH4148
• for wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• And beforeפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440
• humilityעֲנָוָה‛ănâvâh · humilityH6038

Cross-references for Proverbs 15:33

• Proverbs 1:7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
• Proverbs 8:13The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverted mouth, I hate.
• Job 28:28And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.’”
• Psalms 34:11Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
• Psalms 111:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.
• Proverbs 18:12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor.
• Proverbs 25:6Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men;
• Proverbs 29:23A man’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
• Luke 14:11For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
• Philippians 2:5Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,
• James 4:10Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
• 1 Peter 5:5You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

Commentaries on Proverbs 15:33

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 33The fear of the Lord - See note on Proverbs 1:7. Much is spoken concerning this fear; It is the beginning of wisdom. It is also the beginning of knowledge. It is the instruction of wisdom. Wisdom derives its most important lessons from the fear of God. He who fears God much, is well taught. And before honor is humility - That is, few persons ever arrive at honor who are not humble; and those who from low life have risen to places of trust and confidence…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 33The instruction of wisdom - i. e., The discipline that leads to wisdom.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 33Verse 33 The fear of the Lord will dispose us to search the Scriptures with reverence; and it will cause us to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. While we humbly place all our dependence on the grace of God, we are exalted in the righteousness of Christ.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 33Fearing the Lord encourages humility because respecting God helps us see we are not self-sufficient.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3333. The fear ... wisdom--Wisdom instructs in true piety. before ... humility--(compare Lu 24:26; 1Pe 1:11); opposite (compare Pr 16:18).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 15:33

• Fear of God
• Humility
• Wisdom

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Commentaries on Proverbs 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings