Proverbs 15:33

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Showing respect to the LORD will make you wise, and being humble will bring honour to you.

Cross References

Esther 2:15

Xerxes had been king for seven years when Esther's turn came to go to him during Tebeth, the tenth month of the year. Everyone liked Esther. The king's personal servant Hegai was in charge of the women, and Esther trusted Hegai and asked him what she ought to take with her.

Job 28:28

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”

Psalm 111:10

Respect and obey the LORD! This is the first step to wisdom and good sense. God will always be respected.

Psalm 34:11

Come, my children, listen as I teach you to respect the LORD.

Proverbs 1:2

Proverbs will teach you wisdom and self-control and how to understand sayings with deep meanings.

Proverbs 1:7

Respect and obey the LORD! This is the beginning of knowledge. Only a fool rejects wisdom and good advice.

Proverbs 15:32

You hurt only yourself by rejecting instruction, but it makes good sense to accept it.

Proverbs 16:1

We humans make plans, but the LORD has the final word.

Proverbs 18:12

Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honour.

Proverbs 29:23

Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honour.

Proverbs 8:13

If you respect the LORD, you will hate evil. I hate pride and conceit and deceitful lies.

Luke 14:11

If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honoured.

James 4:10

Be humble in the Lord's presence, and he will honour you.

1 Peter 5:5

All you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble towards everyone else. The Scriptures say, “God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble.”