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its wages are riches and honor and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />By humility <i>and</i> the fear of the LORD <i>are</i> riches, and honour, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />By humility <i>and</i> the fear of the LORD <i>Are</i> riches and honor and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The reward of humility <i>and</i> the fear of the LORD Are riches, honor, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches, honor and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The reward of humility <i>and</i> the fear of the LORD Are riches, honor and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The reward of humility—the fear of Yahweh— Is riches, glory, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The reward of humility [that is, having a realistic view of one’s importance] and the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the LORD Is riches, honor, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Humility, the fear of the LORD, results in wealth, honor, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The result of humility is fear of the LORD, along with wealth, honor, and life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah Is riches, and honor, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Respect and serve the LORD! Your reward will be wealth, a long life, and honor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD is riches, and honour, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />On the heels of humility (the fear of the LORD) are riches and honor and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Obey the LORD, be humble, and you will get riches, honor, and a long life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The reward of humility is the fear of the LORD, along with wealth, honor, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The reward for humility and fearing the LORD is riches and honor and life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The result of humility and the fear of the LORD is wealth, honor, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honor, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The end of humility [is] the fear of YHWH, riches, and honor, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The end of humility is the fear of Jehovah, Riches, and honour, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The end of humility the fear of Jehovah, riches and honor and life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The fruit of humility is the fear of the Lord, riches and glory and life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The end of moderation is the fear of the Lord, riches and glory and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The result of humility and fear of the LORD is riches, honor and life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The result of humility is reverence for the LORD, and riches and honor and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The pursuers of humility: the awe of LORD JEHOVAH, wealth, honor and Life.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The reward of humility is the fear of the LORD, Even riches, and honour, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The fear of the Lord is the offspring of wisdom, and wealth, and glory, and life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/22-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4402" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/22.htm">A Good Name</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6118.htm" title="6118: ‘ê·qeḇ (N-msc) -- From aqab in the sense of aqeb; a heel, i.e. the last of anything; also result, i.e. Compensation; and so on account of.">The rewards</a> <a href="/hebrew/6038.htm" title="6038: ‘ă·nā·wāh (N-fs) -- Humility. From anav; condescension, human and subjective, or divine and objective.">of humility</a> <a href="/hebrew/3374.htm" title="3374: yir·’aṯ (N-fsc) -- A fear. Feminine of yare'; fear; morally, reverence.">and the fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6239.htm" title="6239: ‘ō·šer (N-ms) -- Riches. From ashar; wealth.">are wealth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: wə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">and honor</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: wə·ḥay·yîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">and life.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Thorns and snares lie on the path of the perverse; he who guards his soul stays far from them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a></span><br />Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a></span><br />For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">1 Timothy 6:6-7</a></span><br />Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. / For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a></span><br />Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-4.htm">Matthew 18:4</a></span><br />Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2</a></span><br />with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></span><br />For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11</a></span><br />But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></span><br />He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Proverbs 15:33</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12</a></span><br />Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honor, and life.</p><p class="hdg">by the reward of humility</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-16.htm">Proverbs 3:16</a></b></br> Length of days <i>is</i> in her right hand; <i>and</i> in her left hand riches and honour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm">Proverbs 21:21</a></b></br> He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-9.htm">Psalm 34:9,10</a></b></br> O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for <i>there is</i> no want to them that fear him… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/20-21.htm">End</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-2.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-12.htm">Gentle</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-12.htm">Humility</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm">Life</a> <a href="/ezra/4-16.htm">Result</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-14.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-1.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-27.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-2.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/22-8.htm">End</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-25.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-15.htm">Gentle</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-2.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-22.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Humility</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-23.htm">Life</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-18.htm">Result</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-18.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-16.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-13.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-7.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/22-1.htm">A good name is more desirable than great wealth</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The rewards of humility</b><br>Humility is a central theme throughout the Bible, often associated with wisdom and favor from God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, humility was not just a personal virtue but a social expectation, especially in relation to one's status before God and others. Biblical figures like Moses and David exemplify humility, acknowledging their dependence on God. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the ultimate model of humility, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>, where He humbles Himself by becoming obedient to death. Humility is often contrasted with pride, which leads to downfall, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>.<p><b>and the fear of the LORD</b><br>The fear of the LORD is a foundational concept in wisdom literature, signifying reverence, awe, and submission to God's will. It is the beginning of knowledge and wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7, 9</a>:10). This fear is not about being afraid but about recognizing God's holiness and authority. In the historical context of Israel, the fear of the LORD was integral to the covenant relationship between God and His people, guiding their worship and obedience. It is a theme that runs throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's life with God's commands.<p><b>are wealth and honor and life.</b><br>In the biblical context, wealth, honor, and life are seen as blessings from God, often associated with righteousness and obedience. Wealth is not merely material but includes spiritual richness and contentment. Honor involves respect and a good reputation, both before God and people. Life refers to both the quality and longevity of life, often linked to peace and fulfillment. These rewards are not guaranteed in a material sense but are understood as the natural outcomes of living in accordance with God's wisdom. The New Testament echoes this in passages like <a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a>, where seeking God's kingdom first leads to receiving what is needed.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His writings often focus on practical living and the pursuit of wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the Proverbs were originally addressed, providing guidance for living in accordance with God's laws.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing His relationship with Israel and His role as the ultimate source of wisdom and blessing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_humility.htm">The Value of Humility</a></b><br>Humility is not just a virtue but a pathway to receiving God's blessings. It involves recognizing our dependence on God and submitting to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the LORD</a></b><br>This is a reverential awe and respect for God, acknowledging His power, authority, and holiness. It is foundational for a life that is aligned with God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rewards_of_righteous_living.htm">Rewards of Righteous Living</a></b><br>The verse promises tangible rewards—wealth, honor, and life—to those who live humbly and fear the LORD. These rewards may manifest in various forms, including spiritual richness and eternal life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_humility.htm">Practical Humility</a></b><br>Practicing humility involves serving others, putting their needs above our own, and being teachable. It requires a daily commitment to live in a way that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_reverence.htm">Living in Reverence</a></b><br>Cultivating a fear of the LORD involves regular prayer, studying Scripture, and aligning our actions with God's commands. It is a lifestyle of worship and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_humble_believers_face_hardship.htm">Proverbs 22:4: If humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches and honor, why do many humble believers remain in poverty or face hardship? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_finds_joy_in_humility_and_virtue.htm">Who finds true happiness in humility and righteousness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_hope_if_it_is_already_seen.htm">What does the Bible say about greatness and smallness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_greatness,_smallness.htm">What does the Bible say about greatness and smallness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">By humility and the fear of the Lord.--</span>Rather, <span class= "ital">by </span>(or, the reward of) <span class= "ital">humility is the fear of the Lord. </span>He guides the humble and teaches them His fear. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/25-9.htm" title="The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.">Psalm 25:9</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Honour, and life.</span>--Comp. <a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm" title="He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.">Proverbs 21:21</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">By humility and the fear of the Lord,</span> etc. This does not seem to be the best rendering of the original. The word rendered "by" (<span class="hebrew">עֵקֶב</span> <span class="accented">ekeb</span>), "in reward of," is also taken as the subject of the sentence: "The reward of humility ['and,' or, 'which is'] the fear of God, is riches," etc. There is no copulative in the clause, and a similar asyndeton occurs in ver. 5; so there is no reason why we should not regard the clause in this way. Thus Revised Version, Nowack, and others. But Delitzsch makes the first hemistich a concluded sentence, which the second member carries on thus: "The reward of humility is the fear of the Lord; it [the reward of humility] is at the same time riches," etc. Vulgate, <span class="accented">Finis modestiae timor Domini, divitiae et gloria et vita</span>; Septuagint, "The generation (<span class="greek">γενεὰ</span>) of wisdom is the fear of the Lord, and wealth," etc. It is preferable to translate as above, taking the two expressed virtues as appositional, thus: "The reward of humility, the fear of the Lord." Humility brings with it true religion, which is expressed by "the fear of the Lord." The feeling of dependence, the lowly opinion of self, the surrender of the will, the conviction of sin, all effects which are connected with humility, may well be represented by this term, "the fear of God," which, in another aspect, is itself the source of every virtue and every blessing; <span class="cmt_word">it is riches, and honour, and life.</span> These are God's gifts, the guerdon of faithful service (see notes on Proverbs 3:16 and Proverbs 21:21; and comp. <a href="/proverbs/8-18.htm">Proverbs 8:18</a>). The Easterns have a pretty maxim, "The bending of the humble is the graceful droop of the branches laden with fruit." And again, "Fruitful trees bend down; the wise stoop; a dry stick and a fool can be broken, not bent" (Lane). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/22-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The rewards</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֣קֶב</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·qeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6118.htm">Strong's 6118: </a> </span><span class="str2">A heel, the last of anything, result, compensation, on account of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of humility</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲ֭נָוָה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·nā·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6038.htm">Strong's 6038: </a> </span><span class="str2">Condescension</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] the fear</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְאַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3374.htm">Strong's 3374: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fear, reverence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[are] wealth</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹ֖שֶׁר</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6239.htm">Strong's 6239: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wealth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and honor</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָב֣וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and life.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחַיִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥay·yîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/22-4.htm">Proverbs 22:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/22-4.htm">Proverbs 22:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/22-4.htm">Proverbs 22:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/22-4.htm">Proverbs 22:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/22-4.htm">Proverbs 22:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/22-4.htm">Proverbs 22:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/22-4.htm">Proverbs 22:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/22-4.htm">Proverbs 22:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/22-4.htm">Proverbs 22:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/22-4.htm">Proverbs 22:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/22-4.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 22:4 The result of humility and the fear (Prov. 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