Proverbs 15:33
ContextNETBible | The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, 1 and before honor comes humility. 2 |
XREF | Job 28:28; Ps 34:11; Ps 111:10; Pr 1:7; Pr 8:13; Pr 18:12; Pr 25:6,7; Pr 29:23; Lu 14:11; Php 2:5-11; Jas 4:10; 1Pe 5:5 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “[is] instruction of wisdom” (KJV and NASB similar). The noun translated “wisdom” is an attributive genitive: “wise instruction.” sn The idea of the first line is similar to Prov 1:7 and 9:10. Here it may mean that the fear of the 2 tn Heb “[is] humility” (so KJV). The second clause is a parallel idea in that it stresses how one thing leads to another – humility to honor. Humble submission in faith to the |