33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 15:33
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Proverbs 9:9–11
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Proverbs 18:11–13
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Sirach 1:15–17
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Proverbs 11:1–3
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Sirach 19:17–19
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