Proverbs 15:33

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The fear of the Lord is discipline ⌞leading to⌟ wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Cross References

Esther 2:15

(Esther was the daughter of Abihail, Mordecai’s uncle. Mordecai had adopted her as his own daughter.) When Esther’s turn came to go to the king, she asked only for what the king’s eunuch Hegai, the guardian of the women, advised. Everyone who saw Esther liked her.

Job 28:28

So he told humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Good sense is shown by everyone who follows ⌞God’s guiding principles⌟. His praise continues forever.

Psalm 34:11

Come, children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 1:2

to grasp wisdom and discipline, to understand deep thoughts,

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 15:32

Whoever ignores discipline despises himself, but the person who listens to warning gains understanding.

Proverbs 16:1

The plans of the heart belong to humans, but an answer on the tongue comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction a person’s heart is arrogant, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 29:23

A person’s pride will humiliate him, but a humble spirit gains honor.

Proverbs 8:13

To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.

Luke 14:11

Those who honor themselves will be humbled, but people who humble themselves will be honored.”

James 4:10

Humble yourselves in the Lord’s presence. Then he will give you a high position.

1 Peter 5:5

Young people, in a similar way, place yourselves under the authority of spiritual leaders. Furthermore, all of you must serve each other with humility, because God opposes the arrogant but favors the humble.