Proverbs 15:33 KJV
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 15:33, King James Version
In context
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Cross-references
- 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 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
- Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
- Psalms 34:11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
- James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.