Proverbs 15:33

KJV1611 – Modern English

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.

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  • Prov 18:12 : 12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility.
  • Prov 1:7 : 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
  • Jas 4:10 : 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will lift you up.
  • 1 Pet 5:5 : 5 Likewise, you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject to one another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.
  • Prov 29:23 : 23 A man's pride will bring him low; but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
  • Luke 14:11 : 11 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled; and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
  • Phil 2:5-9 : 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon himself the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted him and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and those on earth, and those under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
  • Prov 25:6-7 : 6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men; 7 For it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put lower in the presence of the prince whom your eyes have seen.
  • Prov 8:13 : 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; pride and arrogance and the evil way, and the perverse mouth, do I hate.
  • Job 28:28 : 28 And to man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.'
  • Ps 34:11 : 11 Come, you children, listen to me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
  • Ps 111:10 : 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do his commandments; his praise endures forever.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 22:4
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    4By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches and honor and life.

  • Prov 18:12-13
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    81%

    12Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility.

    13He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.

  • Prov 1:7
    79%

    7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 9:10
    78%

    10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

  • Ps 111:10
    77%

    10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do his commandments; his praise endures forever.

  • Prov 11:2
    77%

    2When pride comes, then comes shame, but with the humble is wisdom.

  • Prov 8:13
    76%

    13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; pride and arrogance and the evil way, and the perverse mouth, do I hate.

  • Prov 15:31-32
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    76%

    31The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise.

    32He who refuses instruction despises his own soul, but he who hears reproof gains understanding.

  • Prov 29:23
    75%

    23A man's pride will bring him low; but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  • Prov 13:18
    75%

    18Poverty and shame shall be to him who refuses instruction, but he who regards reproof shall be honored.

  • Prov 16:18-19
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    18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

    19It is better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

  • Prov 19:23
    73%

    23The fear of the LORD leads to life, and he who has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

  • Prov 14:26-27
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    73%

    26In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge.

    27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.

  • Prov 15:16
    73%

    16Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with trouble.

  • Prov 2:5
    73%

    5Then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.

  • Prov 14:2-3
    2 verses
    73%

    2He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

  • Prov 3:34-35
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    34Surely he scorns the scorners: but he gives grace to the lowly.

    35The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the legacy of fools.

  • Prov 3:7
    73%

    7Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

  • Ps 2:11
    73%

    11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

  • Ps 34:11
    72%

    11Come, you children, listen to me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

  • Jer 13:15
    72%

    15Hear, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD has spoken.

  • Job 28:28
    72%

    28And to man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.'

  • Prov 15:5
    72%

    5A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who regards reproof is prudent.

  • Isa 33:6
    72%

    6Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, and strength of salvation; the fear of the LORD is his treasure.

  • Jas 4:10
    72%

    10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will lift you up.

  • Matt 23:12
    71%

    12And whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and he who humbles himself shall be exalted.

  • Isa 2:10
    71%

    10Enter into the rock, and hide in the dust, for fear of the LORD and for the glory of His majesty.

  • Prov 14:33
    71%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known.

  • Job 13:11
    71%

    11Shall not his excellence make you afraid, and his dread fall upon you?

  • Prov 14:16
    71%

    16A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is confident.

  • Prov 8:33
    71%

    33Hear instruction, and be wise, and do not refuse it.

  • Prov 29:25
    71%

    25The fear of man brings a snare; but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

  • Prov 13:13
    70%

    13Whoever despises the word shall be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment shall be rewarded.

  • Ps 33:8
    70%

    8Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.

  • Isa 5:15
    70%

    15And the humble man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled:

  • Ps 36:1
    70%

    1The transgression of the wicked speaks within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.

  • Prov 13:10
    70%

    10By pride comes only contention, but with the well advised is wisdom.

  • Prov 10:27
    70%

    27The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

  • Prov 28:14
    69%

    14Happy is the man who always fears, but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief.

  • 1 Pet 5:5
    69%

    5Likewise, you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject to one another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.

  • Prov 23:17
    69%

    17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but be in the fear of the LORD all day long.