Devine Scripture

Proverbs 22:4

Proverbs chapter 22 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah Isriches, and honor, and life.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah Isriches, and honor, and life.

Context

v.3A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

v.4This passage

v.5Thornsandsnares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 21:21

    He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

  • Isaiah 33:6

    And there shall be stability in thy times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge: the fear of Jehovah is thy treasure.

  • 1 Timothy 4:8

    for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.

  • James 4:6

    But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

  • Matthew 6:33

    But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

  • Psalms 34:9

    Oh fear Jehovah, ye his saints; For there is no want to them that fear him.