Proverbs 15:33

New Century Version

Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom. If you want to be honored, you must be humble.

Cross References

Esther 2:15

The time came for Esther daughter of Abihail, Mordecai’s uncle, who had been adopted by Mordecai, to go to the king. She asked for only what Hegai suggested she should take. (Hegai was the king’s eunuch who was in charge of the women.) Everyone who saw Esther liked her.

Job 28:28

Then he said to humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom; to stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 111:10

Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord; those who obey his orders have good understanding. He should be praised forever.

Psalm 34:11

Children, come and listen to me. I will teach you to worship the Lord.

Proverbs 1:2

They teach wisdom and self-control; they will help you understand wise words.

Proverbs 1:7

Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord, but fools hate wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 15:32

Those who refuse correction hate themselves, but those who accept correction gain understanding.

Proverbs 16:1

People may make plans in their minds, but only the Lord can make them come true.

Proverbs 18:12

Proud people will be ruined, but the humble will be honored.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride will ruin people, but those who are humble will be honored.

Proverbs 8:13

If you respect the Lord, you will also hate evil. I hate pride and bragging, evil ways and lies.

Luke 14:11

All who make themselves great will be made humble, but those who make themselves humble will be made great.”

James 4:10

Humble yourself in the Lord’s presence, and he will honor you.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, younger people should be willing to be under older people. And all of you should be very humble with each other. “God is against the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.”