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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.

  6. Psalms 111:10Rank 6 from verse 33
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    10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

  7. Job 28:28Rank 7 from verse 33
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    28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

  8. Proverbs 25:6–7Rank 8 from verse 33
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    6Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

    7For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.

  9. Proverbs 29:23Rank 9 from verse 33
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    23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  10. Luke 14:11Rank 10 from verse 33
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    11For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

  11. Philippians 2:5–11Rank 11 from verse 33
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    5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

    6Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

    7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

    8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

    9Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

    10That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

    11And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

  12. Proverbs 8:13Rank 12 from verse 33
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    13The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

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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.

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

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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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15:32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

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

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16:1THE preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.

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