Verse of the Day

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Proverbs 15:33 NIV

The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

Fear of the LORD teaches a person to be wise; humility precedes honor.

Commentary on Today's Verse

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.


Proverbs 15:33 In-Context

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.


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Monday, July 13

Mark 12:30

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."

Sunday, July 12

1 John 4:1

Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Saturday, July 11

1 Timothy 4:8

For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

Friday, July 10

2 Corinthians 6:14

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?

Thursday, July 09

John 6:29

Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent."

Wednesday, July 08

Proverbs 15:4

The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

Tuesday, July 07

1 John 4:10

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.


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