33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
33 Wisdom's instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.
33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
33 Fear-of-God is a school in skilled living - first you learn humility, then you experience glory.
33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.
33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:33
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.