Proverbs 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.
In context
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. 31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. 32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding. 33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 15:33 in the ESV
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.