The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
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עֲנָוָה
H6038 · ʻănâvâh · an-aw-vaw' · Hebrew
Strong’s definition
condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency)
KJV usage
gentleness, humility, meekness.
KJV renderings in this mapping
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Mapped occurrences
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD's anger.