Proverbs 15:33
The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a instruction wisdom that is embodied in work and rest. Proverbs 15:33: trace "fear" and "yahweh". Give instruction wisdom in what we refuse to say—turn hope into steady work.

Context

This passage belongs to Proverbs, a poetry/wisdom witness, highlighting instruction wisdom. Within ch. 15, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “fear” and “yahweh”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Proverbs with Solomon & sages. A common scholarly view of Proverbs: Sayings gathered and edited in stages.. Date: Compiled across the monarchic and post‑exilic periods.. This verse leans into wisdom & worship.

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Traditional:Solomon & sages
Modern scholarship:Wisdom anthology compiled in stages.
Date:Monarchic to post‑exilic.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Masoretic tradition preserves the Hebrew text with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.