Proverbs 22:4

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

The reward for humility and fearing the LORD is riches and honor and life.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 21:21 : 21 The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.
  • Ps 112:1-3 : 1 Praise the LORD! How blessed is the one who obeys the LORD, who takes great delight in keeping his commands. 2 His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed. 3 His house contains wealth and riches; his integrity endures.
  • Prov 3:16 : 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
  • Isa 57:15 : 15 For this is what the high and exalted one says, the one who rules forever, whose name is holy:“I dwell in an exalted and holy place, but also with the discouraged and humiliated, in order to cheer up the humiliated and to encourage the discouraged.
  • Matt 6:33 : 33 But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
  • 1 Tim 4:8 : 8 For“physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”
  • Jas 4:6 : 6 But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says,“God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.”
  • Jas 4:10 : 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.
  • Isa 33:6 : 6 He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.
  • Ps 34:9-9 : 9 Fear the LORD, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing! 10 Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

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    33 The fear of the LORD provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

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    23 Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

  • Prov 11:2
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    2 After pride came, disgrace followed; but wisdom came with humility.

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    16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth and turmoil with it.

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    12 Before destruction the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.

  • Prov 29:23
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    23 A person’s pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.

  • Ps 128:4
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    4 Yes indeed, the man who fears the LORD will be blessed in this way.

  • Prov 22:3
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    3 A shrewd person saw danger and hid himself, but the naive passed on by and paid for it.

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    26 In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.

    27 The fear of the LORD is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.

  • Jas 4:10
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    10 Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.

  • Prov 21:21
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    21 The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

  • Prov 9:10-11
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    10 The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

    11 For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

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    1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

  • Prov 2:5
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    18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

    19 It is better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoils with the proud.

    20 The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

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    18 The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.

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    5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse, but the one who guards himself keeps far from them.

  • Prov 1:7
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    7 Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.

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    10 To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

  • Isa 33:6
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    6 He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.

  • Prov 8:13
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    13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

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    4 Wealth does not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

  • Prov 14:2-3
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    2 The one who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

    3 In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

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    11 Serve the LORD in fear! Repent in terror!

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    25 The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high.

  • Prov 3:35
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    35 The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.

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    27 Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.

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    10 Go up into the rocky cliffs, hide in the ground. Get away from the dreadful judgment of the LORD, from his royal splendor!

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    6 Is not your piety your confidence, and your blameless ways your hope?

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    24 The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

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    16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

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    24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

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    22 The blessing from the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow to it.

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    6 Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the LORD one avoids evil.

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    4 He despises a reprobate, but honors the LORD’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.

  • Prov 8:18
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    18 Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

  • Ps 128:1
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    1 A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the LORD’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!

  • Jas 4:6
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    6 But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says,“God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.”

  • Prov 3:7
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    7 Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

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    4 Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

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    14 Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.

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    6 A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich.

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