Proverbs 22:4
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
KJV
Finis modestiæ timor Domini, divitiæ, et gloria, et vita.
Vulgate
γενεὰ σοφίας φόβος Κυρίου καὶ πλοῦτος καὶ δόξα καὶ ζωή.
LXX
The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah Isriches, and honor, and life.
ASV
עֵ֣קֶב עֲ֭נָוָה יִרְאַ֣ת יְהוָ֑ה עֹ֖שֶׁר וְ/כָב֣וֹד וְ/חַיִּֽים
Hebrew
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In the original Hebrew
7 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.
וֹ
v
noun · 198×
וֹ
v
noun · 37×
חַי
chy
verb · 502×
יְהוָ֖ה
yhvh
proper_noun · 6455×
יִרְאַ֣ת
yr't
noun · 42×
עֲנָוָֽה
'nvh
noun · 4×
עֵ֣קֶב
'qb
noun · 15×
Themes
Historic Christian voices
5 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.
Abba John said, "Humility and the fear of God are above all virtues."
Cross-references
- 1Tim 4:8 — For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
- 1Tim 4:8 — For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
- Dan 4:36 — At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my k
- Gen 24:35 — And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.
- Isa 33:6 — And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
- Isa 57:15 — For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of t
- Jas 4:6 — But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
- Jas 4:6 — But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
- Jas 4:10 — Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
- Job 42:10 — And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.
- Matt 6:33 — But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
- Prov 3:16 — Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
- Prov 3:16 — Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
- Prov 4:8 — Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
- Prov 21:21 — He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
- Prov 21:21 — He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
- Ps 34:9 — O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
- Ps 91:16 — With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
- Ps 112:1 — Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.