Proverbs 22:4
4 Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.
Other Translations of Proverbs 22:4
King James Version
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English Standard Version
4 The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
The Message
4 The payoff for meekness and Fear-of-God is plenty and honor and a satisfying life.
New King James Version
4 By humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches and honor and life.
New Living Translation
4 True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:4
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.