Proverbs 15:33
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33 ·Respect [Fear] for the Lord ·will teach you wisdom [is wise instruction/discipline].
·If you want to be honored, you must be humble [L Humility comes before glory].
Proverbs 15:33
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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 16:13
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13 Kings ·like [favor] ·honest people [L righteous lips];
they ·value [love] ·someone who speaks the truth [L those who speak with integrity].
Proverbs 16:13
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Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
Proverbs 17:28
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28 Even fools seem to be wise if they keep quiet;
if they ·don’t speak [L keep their lips shut], they appear to understand.
Proverbs 17:28
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Even a [callous, arrogant] fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips he is regarded as sensible (prudent, discreet) and a man of understanding.
Proverbs 18:12
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12 Proud people will be ruined,
but ·the humble will be honored [humility comes before glory].
Proverbs 18:12
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Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 20:11
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11 Even children are known by their behavior;
their actions show if they are ·innocent [pure] and ·good [upright].
Proverbs 20:11
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Even a boy is known and distinguished by his acts,
Whether his conduct is pure and right.
Proverbs 21:21
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21 Whoever ·tries to live right and be loyal [L pursues righteousness and loyalty]
finds life, ·success [righteousness], and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
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21
He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.(A)
Proverbs 22:4
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4 ·Respecting [Fearing] the Lord [1:7] and ·not being proud [humility]
will bring you wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
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The reward of humility [that is, having a realistic view of one’s importance] and the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord
Is riches, honor, and life.(A)
Proverbs 25:6-7
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6 Don’t ·brag [honor yourself] to the king
and ·act as if you are great [L don’t stand in the place of important people].
7 It is better for him to ·give you a higher position [L say to you, “Come up here”]
than to bring you down in front of the prince [Luke 14:7–11].
Because of something you have seen,
Proverbs 25:6-7
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Do not be boastfully ambitious and claim honor in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of great men;
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For it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.(A)
Proverbs 25:13
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13 Trustworthy messengers refresh those who send them,
like the coolness of snow ·in the summertime [L at harvest time].
Proverbs 25:13
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Like the cold of snow [brought from the mountains] in the time of harvest,
So is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
For he refreshes the life of his masters.
Proverbs 25:27
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27 It is not good to eat too much honey,
nor does it bring you honor to ·brag about yourself [seek honor].
Proverbs 25:27
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It is not good to eat much honey,
Nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory.
Proverbs 27:18
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18 Whoever ·tends [protects] a fig tree gets to eat its fruit,
and whoever ·takes care of [guards] his master will receive honor.
Proverbs 27:18
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He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit,
And he who faithfully protects and cares for his master will be honored.(A)
Proverbs 28:23
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23 Those who correct others will later ·be liked [find favor]
more than those who ·give false praise [L have a flattering tongue].
Proverbs 28:23
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He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
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