Proverbs 22:4

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:23

The fear of the Lord is life indeed; filled with it one rests secure and suffers no harm.

Proverbs 21:20

Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool devours it.

Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor.

Proverbs 22:3

The clever see danger and hide, but the simple go on and suffer for it.

Proverbs 22:5

Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; the cautious will keep far from them.

Proverbs 29:23

A person’s pride will bring humiliation, but one who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

Proverbs 3:16

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

Proverbs 31:30

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

Isaiah 33:6

he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.

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 those who are contrite and humble in spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Daniel 4:36

At that time my reason returned to me, and my majesty and splendor were restored to me for the glory of my kingdom. My counselors and my lords sought me out, I was reestablished over my kingdom, and still more greatness was added to me.

Matthew 6:33

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

1 Timothy 4:8

for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.

James 4:6

But God gives all the more grace; therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”