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Proverbs 22:4 KJV

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

Proverbs 22:4, King James Version

In context

3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

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

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

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Cross-references

  • James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
  • Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
  • Psalms 34:9 O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
  • Proverbs 21:21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
  • Psalms 112:1 Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.