Proverbs 15:33
Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 33 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honorgoethhumility.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honorgoethhumility.
Context
v.32He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
v.33This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 29:23
A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
- Psalms 111:10
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that dohis commandments: His praise endureth for ever.
- 1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
- James 4:10
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you.
- 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
Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men: