Proverbs 15:33
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility goes before honor.(A)
Proverbs 16:13
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves those who speak what is right.(A)
Proverbs 17:28
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
28 Even fools who keep silent are considered wise;
when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent.(A)
Proverbs 18:12
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
12 Before destruction one’s heart is haughty,
but humility goes before honor.(A)
Proverbs 20:11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
11 Even children make themselves known by their acts,
by whether what they do is pure and right.(A)
Proverbs 21:21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Footnotes
- 21.21 Gk: Heb life and righteousness
Proverbs 22:4
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord
is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 25:6-7
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
6 Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence
or stand in the place of the great,
7 for it is better to be told, “Come up here,”
than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.
What your eyes have seen(A)
Proverbs 25:13
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
are faithful messengers to those who send them;
they refresh the spirit of their masters.(A)
Proverbs 25:27
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
27 It is not good to eat much honey
or to seek honor on top of honor.(A)
Proverbs 27:18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
18 Anyone who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,
and anyone who takes care of a master will be honored.(A)
Proverbs 28:23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
23 Whoever rebukes a person will afterward find more favor
than one who flatters with the tongue.(A)
New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.