Berean Standard Bible
“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.”
This verse closes chapter 15, which contains many sayings about speech, counsel and the Lord's view of human hearts. It repeats a theme that opens the whole book, that reverence for the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
World English Bible (WEB)
The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
King James Version (KJV)
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El temor de Jehová es enseñanza de sabiduría: y delante de la honra está la humildad.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El honrar al Señor enseña sabiduría; primero viene la humildad y luego la honra.
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