The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The instruction of wisdom - that is, the discipline that leads to wisdom.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom. —Or, a discipline which leads to wisdom. (Compare to Proverbs…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The fear of the Lord [is] the instruction of wisdom It is "the beginning of wisdom", (Proverbs 9:10) ; it lea…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The fear of the Lord will dispose us to search the Scriptures with reverence; and it will cause us to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. While…

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