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Proverbs 15:33

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The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
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  1. 1 Peter 5:5Rank 1 from verse 33
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    5Likewise, 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.

  2. Proverbs 18:12Rank 2 from verse 33
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    12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

  3. Proverbs 1:7Rank 3 from verse 33
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    7¶ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

  4. James 4:10Rank 4 from verse 33
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    10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

  5. Psalms 34:11Rank 5 from verse 33
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    11Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

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Proverbs 15:33

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fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

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instruction

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Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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honour

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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.

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humility

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Sense 1: Lowliness or humbleness of mind, opposed to pride and arrogance. Sense 2: An outward or self-chosen show of lowliness.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

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

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