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Proverbs 15:33 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 15:33 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 15 verse 33 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
Proverbs 15:33 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 15:33
This verse pairs fear of God with humility: 'The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.' Fear of Yahweh functions as wisdom's curriculum (musar chokhmah)—the disciplinary instruction that produces wise living. This reiterates the book's central thesis (1:7, 9:10). The second phrase presents sequence: humility precedes honor. Those who humble themselves will be exalted; those who exalt themselves will be humbled (Luke 14:11, 18:14; James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:6). This counterintuitive principle reverses worldly wisdom that seeks honor through self-promotion. God...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 15:33
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“but before honor is humility.”
“you younger ones”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
“you children”
“and he will exalt you.”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”
“'Behold”
“but one of lowly spirit gains honor.”
“or claim a place among great men;”
“arrogance”