Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
General references
Bible References
Fear
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
Job 28:28
To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"
Psalm 34:11
Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
And
Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
Proverbs 25:6
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
Proverbs 29:23
A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
Luke 14:11
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
Philippians 2:5
Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus,
James 4:10
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, towards one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
General references
Matthew 23:12
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.