Proverbs 22:4
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
King James Version
In Context
3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
Cross References
Psalms 34:9O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
Psalms 112:1Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Proverbs 19:23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Isaiah 33:6And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
Matthew 6:33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
James 4:6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto 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 →