Proverbs 22:4

New International Version

Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:23

The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

Proverbs 21:20

The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.

Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

Proverbs 22:3

The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

Proverbs 22:5

In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.

Proverbs 3:16

Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

Proverbs 31:30

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

Isaiah 33:6

He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.

Isaiah 57:15

For this is what the high and exalted One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Daniel 4:36

At the same time that my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor were returned to me for the glory of my kingdom. My advisers and nobles sought me out, and I was restored to my throne and became even greater than before.

Matthew 6:33

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

1 Timothy 4:8

For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

James 4:6

But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”