Proverbs 15:33 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 15:33 NIV (New International Version)
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 15:33 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 15:33 NLT (New Living Translation)
Fear of the LORD teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 15:33 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
The fear of the LORD is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 15:33 KJV (King James Version)
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; And before honour is humility.
Proverbs 15:33 NKJV (New King James Version)
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.
Proverbs 15:33 MSG (The Message)
Fear-of-GOD is a school in skilled living— first you learn humility, then you experience glory.
Proverbs 15:33 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 15:33 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence]; And before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 15:33 NET (New English Translation)
The fear of the LORD provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.