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.
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My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.
Read all of Psalm 71 NIVTherefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.
Read all of Romans 8 NIV"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
Read all of John 10 NIV"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him."
Read all of Jeremiah 17 NIV"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him."
Read all of Luke 12 NIV"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
Read all of John 15 NIV"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
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Daily Verse Reflection
Commentary on Proverbs 22:4
(Read Proverbs 22:4)
Where the fear of God is, there will be humility. And much is to be enjoyed by it; spiritual riches, and eternal life at last.