Proverbs 22:4

World English Bible (2000)

The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 21:21 : 21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
  • Ps 112:1-3 : 1 Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments. 2 His seed will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed. 3 Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever.
  • Prov 3:16 : 16 Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.
  • Isa 57:15 : 15 For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
  • Matt 6:33 : 33 But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
  • 1 Tim 4:8 : 8 For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.
  • Jas 4:6 : 6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
  • Jas 4:10 : 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.
  • Isa 33:6 : 6 There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.
  • Ps 34:9-9 : 9 Oh fear Yahweh, you his saints, for there is no lack with those who fear him. 10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but those who seek Yahweh shall not lack any good thing.

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    4 Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears Yahweh.

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    3 A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

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    26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

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    10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.

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    10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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    5 then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God.

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    18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

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    7 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

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    10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

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    6 There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.

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    13 The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

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    3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

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    11 Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

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

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    18 With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.

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    6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

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    7 Don't be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.

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    14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

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    6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.