16 occurrences

'Honor' in the Bible

“Prize wisdom [and exalt her], and she will exalt you;She will honor you if you embrace her.

Verse ConceptsSource Of Honourhonour

Or you will give your honor to others,And your years to the cruel one,

Verse ConceptsReputationVigourEthicsLosing Someonedignity

Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant,Than he who [boastfully] honors himself [pretending to be what he is not] and lacks bread.

Verse ConceptsPretenceServanthood, In SocietyShortagesServants Of PeopleSeeking HonourBeing Gay

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];And before honor comes humility.

Verse ConceptsEducation, Elements OfHumilityProverbsWisdom, Source Of HumanFear Of GodSource Of HonourThe Fear Of The LordBeing HumbleEducationFearing GodHumble YourselfHumility And Pridehumblenesshumble

It is an honor for a man to keep away from strife [by handling situations with thoughtful foresight],But any fool will [start a] quarrel [without regard for the consequences].

Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfDiscorddisagreementsRashnessSelf RespectArgumentsStrifeQuarrelsBusybodiesAvoid QuarrelsSource Of HonourConflictResolving Conflictrelaxation

Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest,So honor is not fitting for a [shortsighted] fool.

Verse ConceptsHarvestSeasonsSummerAccoladesSnowThe Honourable Will Be HonouredUnfitting ThingsFools

Like one who [absurdly] binds a stone in a sling [making it impossible to throw],So is he who [absurdly] gives honor to a fool.

Verse ConceptsSlingsJoining ThingsThrowing StonesSlinging StonesThe Honourable Will Be Honoured