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Proverbs 22:4
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Proverbs 22:4
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Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.
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Proverbs 22:4 in Other Translations
KJV
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By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
ESV
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The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.
NLT
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True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life.
MSG
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The payoff for meekness and Fear-of-God is plenty and honor and a satisfying life.
CSB
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The result of humility is fear of the Lord, along with wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4 In-Context
2
Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.
3
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
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Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.
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In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.
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Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
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Proverbs 15:33
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Proverbs 10:27
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Daniel 4:36
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