Proverbs 15:33
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 15:33 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 15:33 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 15:33 — KJV
“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
— Proverbs 15:33 (KJV)
Proverbs 15:33 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:33
“Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.”
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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part”
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“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. By...: or, The reward of humility, etc”
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“Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the LORD.”
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“Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up and possess it, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.”
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