Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
The fear of the Lord - See note on Proverbs 1:7. Much is spoken concerning this fear;
1.It is the beginning of wisdom.
2.It is also the beginning of knowledge.
3.It is the instruction of wisdom. Wisdom derives its most important lessons from the fear of God. He who fears God much, is well taught.
And before honor is humility - That is, few persons ever arrive at honor who are not humble; and those who from low life have risen to places of trust and confidence, have been remarkable for humility. We may rest assured that the providence of God will never elevate a proud man; such God beholds afar off. He may get into places of trust and profit, but God will oust him, and the people will curse him, and curse his memory. So will it ever be with bad ministers and advisers of the crown.
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