Proverbs 15:33 (BSB)

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

From Proverbs 15. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 15:33

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 15:33: See here how much it is our interest, as well as duty, 1. To submit to our God, and keep up a reverence for him: The fear of the Lord, as it is the beginning of wisdom, so it is the instruction and correction of wisdom; the principles of religion, closely adhered to, will improve our knowledge, rectify our mistakes, and be the best and surest guide of our way.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 15:33: The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,.... It is "the beginning of wisdom", Pro 9:10; it leads unto it, instructs a man in it; by means of it he attains to true spiritual and evangelical wisdom; it teaches him to abstain from sin, and to serve the Lord; and to seek the salvation of his soul in the way God has appointed...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 15:33: The fear . . . wisdom--Wisdom instructs in true piety. before . . . humility--(compare Luk 24:26; Pe1 1:11); opposite (compare Pro 16:18). Next: Proverbs Chapter 16
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 15:33: The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility. (k) Meaning, that God exalts no one but them that are truly humbled.