Proverbs 22:4

Modern English Version

By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches and honor and life.

Cross References

Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you.

James 4:10

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

Proverbs 21:21

He who pursues righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Isaiah 57:15

For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place and also with him who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Proverbs 3:16

Length of days is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

James 4:6

But He gives more grace. For this reason it says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Isaiah 33:6

He shall be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is His treasure.

1 Timothy 4:8

For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable in all things, holding promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Proverbs 21:20

Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it.

Proverbs 22:3

A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.

Proverbs 22:5

Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; he who guards his soul will be far from them.

Proverbs 29:23

The pride of man will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will attain honor.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Daniel 4:36

At the same time my reason returned to me. And for the glory of my kingdom, my honor and splendor returned to me. And my counselors and my lords sought me out. Then I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added to me.

Proverbs 19:23

The fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it will rest secure; he will not be visited by evil.