33The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.


In Context

30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

31 He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

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

Proverbs 15:33 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:33The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:33The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:33The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:33The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour goeth humility.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom: and before honor is humility.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:33The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:33The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom, And before honour is humility!

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.