Proverbs 15:33

Tree of Life Version

The fear of Adonai is the discipline of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Cross References

Esther 2:15

When the turn came for Esther, the daughter of Abihail, the uncle of Mordecai who had taken her as his daughter, to go to the king, she did not ask for anything except what Hegai the king’s eunuch, the guardian of the women, advised. And Esther won favor in the eyes of all who saw her.

Job 28:28

And He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord —that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”’

Psalm 111:10

The fear of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom. All who follow His precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Psalm 34:11

Young lions may lack, and go hungry, but those who seek Adonai want for no good thing.

Proverbs 1:2

to acquire wisdom and discipline, to understand the words of insight,

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of Adonai is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 15:32

Whoever avoids correction despises himself, but whoever heeds reproof acquires understanding.

Proverbs 16:1

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the tongue’s answer is from Adonai.

Proverbs 18:12

Before ruin a person’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 29:23

A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will gain honor.

Proverbs 8:13

To fear Adonai is to hate evil. I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and a perverse mouth.

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

James 4:10

Humble yourselves in the sight of Adonai, and He shall lift you up.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”