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The chapter ends with a foundational summary: The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, and before honor comes humility (v. 33). The closing line of Proverbs 15:33 gathers the chapter’s themes into a final principle.
The fear of the LORD is called the instruction for wisdom because reverent submission to God is the school in which wisdom is learned. Without that posture, knowledge may grow, but wisdom will not. The fear of the Lord remains the beginning and continuing framework of wise living.
And before honor comes humility. True exaltation is preceded by lowliness. God’s order does not reward pride in the long run. It lifts the humble. This is a truth repeated throughout Scripture and fulfilled beautifully in Jesus, who humbled Himself and was highly exalted (to learn more about how humility leads to exaltation as shown in Christ’s obedience and God’s reward, please read our commentary on Philippians 2:5-11).
Used with permission from TheBibleSays.com.
You can access the original article here:Proverbs 15:33 Meaning
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