Proverbs 22:4

New Century Version

Respecting the Lord and not being proud will bring you wealth, honor, and life.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:23

Those who respect the Lord will live and be satisfied, unbothered by trouble.

Proverbs 21:20

Wise people’s houses are full of the best foods and olive oil, but fools waste everything they have.

Proverbs 21:21

Whoever tries to live right and be loyal finds life, success, and honor.

Proverbs 22:3

The wise see danger ahead and avoid it, but fools keep going and get into trouble.

Proverbs 22:5

Evil people’s lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps. People who guard themselves don’t have such problems.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride will ruin people, but those who are humble will be honored.

Proverbs 3:16

With her right hand wisdom offers you a long life, and with her left hand she gives you riches and honor.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm can fool you, and beauty can trick you, but a woman who respects the Lord should be praised.

Isaiah 33:6

He will be your safety. He is full of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. Respect for the Lord is the greatest treasure.

Isaiah 57:15

And this is the reason: God lives forever and is holy. He is high and lifted up. He says, “I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are sad and humble. I give new life to those who are humble and to those whose hearts are broken.

Daniel 4:36

At that time I could think normally again, and God gave back my great honor and power and returned the glory to my kingdom. The people who advised me and the royal family came to me for help again. I became king again and was even greater and more powerful than before.

Matthew 6:33

Seek first God’s kingdom and what God wants. Then all your other needs will be met as well.

1 Timothy 4:8

Training your body helps you in some ways, but serving God helps you in every way by bringing you blessings in this life and in the future life, too.

James 4:10

Humble yourself in the Lord’s presence, and he will honor you.

James 4:6

But God gives us even more grace, as the Scripture says, “God is against the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.”