33 Wisdom's instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:33

King James Version

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

English Standard Version

33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

The Message

33 Fear-of-God is a school in skilled living - first you learn humility, then you experience glory.

New King James Version

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.

New Living Translation

33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:33

Commentary on Proverbs 15:33

(Read Proverbs 15:33)

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.