# The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom The words "fear" and "wisdom" can be translated with verbal phrases. Alternate translation: "When one fears Yahweh, he will learn to be wise" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) # The fear of Yahweh See how you translated this phrase in [Proverbs 1:7](../01/07.md). # humility comes before honor This means that a person must first learn humility before Yahweh will honor him.