Proverbs 22:4
The reward for humility and fear of Yahweh 1 is riches, honor, and life. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 trouble and hides himself, 1 but the naive go on and suffer because of it. 1
Cross References
Psalms 34:9Fear Yahweh, you his holy people. 1 There is no lack for those who fear him. 1
Psalms 112:1Praise Yahweh. 1 Blessed is the man who obeys Yahweh, 1 who greatly delights in his commandments. 1
Proverbs 19:23Honor for Yahweh leads people to life; 1 anyone who has it will be satisfied 1 and not afflicted by harm. 1
Isaiah 33:6He will be the stability in your times, 1 abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of Yahweh is his treasure. 1
Matthew 6:33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you.
James 4:6But God gives more grace, so the scripture says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
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 →