Proverbs 22:4
The result of humility and the fear of Adonai 2 is wealth, kavod ·weighty glory·, and life. 1
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In The King James Version
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
In Context
3A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; 2 but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. 1
5Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: 2 whoever guards his soul stays from them. 1
Cross References
Psalms 34:9י Oh fear Adonai, you his saints, 2 for there is no lack with those who fear him. 1
Psalms 112:1Halleluyah ·praise Yah·! 2 א Blessed is the man who fears Adonai, 2 בּ who delights greatly in his mitzvot ·instructions·. 1
Proverbs 19:23The fear of Adonai leads to life, then contentment; 2 he rests and will not be touched by trouble. 1
Isaiah 33:6There will be stability in your times, abundance of yishu'ah ·salvation·, wisdom, and knowledge. 2 The fear of Adonai is your treasure. 1
Matthew 6:33But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:4
3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. See here, 1. The benefit of wisdom and consideration: A prudent man, by the help of his prudence, will foresee an evil, before it comes, and hide himself; he will be aware when he is entering into a temptation and will put on his armour and stand on his guard. When the clouds are gathering for a storm he takes the warning, and flies to the name of the Lord as his strong tower. Noah foresaw the deluge, Joseph the years… Read the whole commentary →