33 The [a]fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility.

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  1. Proverbs 15:33 Or reverence

33 The [a]fear of Yahweh is the discipline [b]leading to wisdom,
And before glory comes humility.

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  1. Proverbs 15:33 Or reverence
  2. Proverbs 15:33 Lit of

33 [a]The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility.

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  1. Proverbs 15:33 Or Reverence for

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.

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13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks uprightly is loved.

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13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And one who speaks right is loved.

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28 Even a fool, when he (A)keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.

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28 Even an ignorant fool, when he (A)keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered understanding.

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28 Even a fool, when he (A)keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.

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12 (A)Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
But (B)humility goes before honor.

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12 (A)Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
But (B)humility goes before glory.

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12 (A)Before destruction the heart of a person is haughty,
But (B)humility goes before honor.

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11 It is by his deeds that a lad [a](A)distinguishes himself
If his conduct is pure and right.

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  1. Proverbs 20:11 Or makes himself known

11 It is by his deeds that a young man (A)makes himself known
If his conduct is pure and right.

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11 It is by his deeds that a boy [a](A)distinguishes himself,
If his conduct is pure and right.

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21 He who (A)pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness and honor.

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21 He who (A)pursues righteousness and lovingkindness
Finds life, righteousness, and glory.

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21 One who (A)pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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The reward of humility and the [a]fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor and life.

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  1. Proverbs 22:4 Or reverence

The reward of humility—the [a]fear of Yahweh—
Is riches, glory, and life.

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  1. Proverbs 22:4 Or reverence

The reward of humility and [a]the fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor, and life.

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Do not claim honor in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of great men;
For (A)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.

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Do not promote your majesty in the presence of the king,
And in the place of great men do not stand;
For (A)it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of a noble,
Whom your eyes have seen.

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Do not boast in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the same place [a]as great people;
For (A)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.

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  1. Proverbs 25:6 Lit of

13 Like the cold of snow in the [a]time of harvest
Is a (A)faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

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  1. Proverbs 25:13 Lit day

13 Like the cold of snow in the [a]time of harvest
Is a (A)faithful envoy to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

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  1. Proverbs 25:13 Lit day

13 Like the cold of snow in the [a]time of harvest
Is a (A)faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

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  1. Proverbs 25:13 Lit day