Proverbs 15:33

World English Bible (2000)

The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 18:12 : 12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
  • Prov 1:7 : 7 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
  • Jas 4:10 : 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.
  • 1 Pet 5:5 : 5 Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
  • Prov 29:23 : 23 A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
  • Luke 14:11 : 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
  • Phil 2:5-9 : 5 Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, existing in the form of God, didn't consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name; 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, 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 Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men; 7 for it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.
  • Prov 8:13 : 13 The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
  • Job 28:28 : 28 To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"
  • Ps 34:11 : 11 Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of Yahweh.
  • Ps 111:10 : 10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 22:4
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    4The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.

  • Prov 18:12-13
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    12Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

    13He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

  • Prov 1:7
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    7The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 9:10
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    10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

  • Ps 111:10
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    10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

  • Prov 11:2
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    2When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

  • Prov 8:13
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    13The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

  • Prov 15:31-32
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    31The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

    32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

  • Prov 29:23
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    23A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

  • Prov 13:18
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    18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction 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 lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

  • Prov 19:23
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    23The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

  • Prov 14:26-27
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    26In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

    27The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

  • Prov 15:16
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    16Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

  • Prov 2:5
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    5then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God.

  • Prov 14:2-3
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    2He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

    3The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 3:34-35
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    34Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.

    35The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.

  • Prov 3:7
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    7Don't be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.

  • Ps 2:11
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    11Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

  • Ps 34:11
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    11Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of Yahweh.

  • Jer 13:15
    72%

    15Hear, and give ear; don't be proud; for Yahweh has spoken.

  • Job 28:28
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    28To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"

  • Prov 15:5
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    5A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Isa 33:6
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    6There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.

  • Jas 4:10
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    10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.

  • Matt 23:12
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    12Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

  • Isa 2:10
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    10Enter into the rock, and hide in the dust, from before the terror of Yahweh, and from the glory of his majesty.

  • Prov 14:33
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    33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

  • Job 13:11
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    11Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall on you?

  • Prov 14:16
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    16A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

  • Prov 8:33
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    33Hear instruction, and be wise. Don't refuse it.

  • Prov 29:25
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    25The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

  • Prov 13:13
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    13Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

  • Ps 33:8
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    8Let all the earth fear Yahweh. Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.

  • Isa 5:15
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    15So man is brought low, mankind is humbled, and the eyes of the arrogant ones are humbled;

  • Ps 36:1
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    1An oracle is within my heart about the disobedience of the wicked: "There is no fear of God before his eyes."

  • Prov 13:10
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    10Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

  • Prov 10:27
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    27The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

  • Prov 28:14
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    14Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

  • 1 Pet 5:5
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    5Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

  • Prov 23:17
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    17Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.