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The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
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The Discipline of Wisdom
Commentators explain that the 'fear of the Lord' is not just an emotion but a form of instruction or discipline. As Albert Barnes and Charles Ellicott note, it is the very training that leads to true wisdom. This reverent awe for God, as Matthew Henry adds, practically disposes a person to search the Scriptures and follow the Holy Spirit's guidance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The instruction of wisdom - that is, the discipline that leads to wisdom.
19th Century
Anglican
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom. —Or, a discipline which leads to wisdom. (Compare to Proverbs…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The fear of the Lord [is] the instruction of wisdom It is "the beginning of wisdom", (Proverbs 9:10) ; it lea…
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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…
