Proverbs 15:33
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”Proverbs 15:33
What Does Proverbs 15:33 Mean?
Proverbs 15:33 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 33 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Fear of God, Humility, and Wisdom.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 15:33 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 29:23“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”Proverbs 1:7“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”Matthew 23:12“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”Proverbs 11:2“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”Proverbs 18:12“Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.”Luke 14:11“For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”1 Peter 5:5“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”Psalms 25:12“What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.”James 4:6“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”Psalms 34:11“Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.”Philippians 2:8“And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.”James 4:10“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”Psalms 111:10“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.”Luke 14:10“But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.”Luke 18:14“I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”Ruth 2:7“And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until now, that she tarried a little in the house.”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”Proverbs 8:13“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”Proverbs 25:6“Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:”Ruth 2:13“Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens.”
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