Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
In context
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones. 31 The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. 32 Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence. 33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 15:33 in the KJV
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; And before honour is humility.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 15:33 in the NIV
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.