Proverbs 22:4

4 Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.

Proverbs 22:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
ESV
4 The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.
NLT
4 True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life.
MSG
4 The payoff for meekness and Fear-of-God is plenty and honor and a satisfying life.
CSB
4 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.
4 Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.
5 In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.
6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Proverbs 15:33
  • 2. S Proverbs 10:27; Daniel 4:36
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