Proverbs 15:33 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:33

See here how much it is our interest, as well as duty, 1. To submit to our God, and keep up a reverence for him: The fear of the Lord, as it is the beginning of wisdom, so it is the instruction and correction of wisdom; the principles of religion, closely adhered to, will improve our knowledge, rectify our mistakes, and be the best and surest guide of our way. An awe of God upon our spirits will put us upon the wisest counsels and chastise us when we say or do unwisely. 2. To stoop to our... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom ,.... It is "the beginning of wisdom", Proverbs 9:10 ; it leads unto it, instructs a man in it; by means of it he attains to true spiritual and evangelical wisdom; it teaches him to abstain from sin, and to serve the Lord; and to seek the salvation of his soul in the way God has appointed, which is by his Son Jesus Christ, which to do is the highest wisdom; and before honour is humility ; the fear of God and humility go together,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord - See note on Proverbs 1:7 . Much is spoken concerning this fear; It is the beginning of wisdom. It is also the beginning of knowledge. It is the instruction of wisdom. Wisdom derives its most important lessons from the fear of God. He who fears God much, is well taught. And before honor is humility - That is, few persons ever arrive at honor who are not humble; and those who from low life have risen to places of trust and confidence, have been remarkable for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:24-33

Religion and common sense What is religion without common sense? Fanaticism, extravagance, and folly. What is common sense without religion? Dry, bald, uninspired and uninspiring worldliness. What are they united? The wisdom of both worlds, the wisdom of time and of eternity. Let. us look at some of their combined teachings. I. TEACHINGS OF COMMON SENSE . 1 . To avoid danger and death. ( Proverbs 15:24 .) This is obvious enough, but, unguided by religion, prudence may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; that which leads to and gives wisdom (see Proverbs 1:3 , Proverbs 1:7 , etc.; Proverbs 9:10 ). 'Pirke Aboth,' 3.26, "No wisdom, no fear of God; no fear of God, no wisdom. No knowledge, no discernment; no discernment, no knowledge." Before honour is humility ( Proverbs 18:12 ). A man who fears God must be humble, and as the fear of God leads to wisdom, it may be said that humility leads to the honour and glory of being wise and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:31-33

Proverbs 15:31-33. The ear that heareth the reproof of life The man that hearkens to and delights in that reproof and good counsel which lead to life; abideth among the wise He will thereby be made wise, and be esteemed one of that number: or rather, he seeks and delights in the company and conversation of the wise, by whom he may be admonished; as, on the contrary, fools, who hate reproof, avoid and abhor the society of wise men and reprovers, Amos 5:10. He that refuseth instruction... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Bringing joy to others (15:1-33)Words can easily cheer others or enrage them, help them or hinder them. Therefore, people should think carefully about what they say (15:1-5). In addition to being wise in their speech, they must be honest in the way they earn their income (6-7). In fact, they must be upright in all aspects of their daily lives. Only then will God, from whom nothing can be hidden, accept their sacrifices and prayers (8-11). Another matter concerning habits of speech is that those... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 15:33

wisdom. Hebrew. chakmah. See note on Proverbs 1:2 . before honour, &c. Illustrations: Joseph (Genesis 41:16 , Genesis 41:39 , Genesis 41:40 . Genesis 22:4 ); Gideon (Judges 6:15 ); Hananiah (Nehemiah 7:2 ); Daniel (Daniel 2:30-48 ); Centurion (Matthew 8:8 , Matthew 8:10 ); Ephraim (Hosea 13:1 ); John Baptist (John 1:15 , John 1:30 ; John 3:30 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:33

"The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom And before honor goeth humility.""Humility is that low sweet root from which all the heavenly virtue shoot."[35] "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time" (1 Peter 5:6). The Magnificat has the precious lines, "He hath put down princes from their thrones, and hath exalted them of low degree" (Luke 1:52). The glorious Head of our holy religion washes the disciples' feet. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 15:33

33. The fear . . . wisdom—Wisdom instructs in true piety. before . . . humility—(compare Luke 24:26; 1 Peter 1:11); opposite (compare 1 Peter 1:11- :). read more