Proverbs 15:33 - Compare All Versions

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 KJV (King James Version)

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

Proverbs 15:33 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.

Proverbs 15:33 NCV (New Century Version)

Respect for the LORD will teach you wisdom. If you want to be honored, you must be humble.

Proverbs 15:33 ASV (American Standard Version)

The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility.

Proverbs 15:33 NIV (New International Version)

Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.

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 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 NLT (New Living Translation)

Fear of the LORD teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.

Proverbs 15:33 TPT (The Passion Translation)

The source of revelation-knowledge is found as you fall down in surrender before the Lord. Don’t expect to see Shekinah glory until the Lord sees your sincere humility.

Proverbs 15:33 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

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