Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

Fear-of-God is a school in skilled living - first you learn humility, then you experience glory.

New King James Version

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.

New Living Translation

Fear of the LORD teaches a person to be wise; humility precedes honor.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 15:33

(Read Proverbs 15:33)

　　The fear of the Lord will dispose us to search the Scriptures with reverence; and it will cause us to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. While we humbly place all our dependence on the grace of God, we are exalted in the righteousness of Christ.

　　

Proverbs 15:33 In-Context

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.

　　32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.

　　33 Wisdom's instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.