King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The reward for humility is fear of ADONAI, along with wealth, honor and life.
Berean Standard Bible:
The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.
American Standard Version:
The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah Isriches, and honor, and life.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
By{H6118} humility{H6038} and the fear{H3374} of the LORD{H3068} are riches{H6239}, and honour{H3519}, and life{H2416}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 6:33
- But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
James 4:10
- Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Psalms 34:9
- O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for [there is] no want to them that fear him.
Psalms 34:10
- The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing].
Proverbs 21:21
- ¶ He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Psalms 112:1
- ¶ Praise ye the LORD. Blessed [is] the man [that] feareth the LORD, [that] delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Psalms 112:3
- Wealth and riches [shall be] in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
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Commentary for Proverbs 22:4
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6118
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵקֶב
Transliteration: ʻêqeb
Pronunciation: ay'-keb
Description: from עָקַב in the sense of עָקֵב; a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever); also result, i.e. compensation; and so (adverb with preposition or relatively) on account of; [idiom] because, by, end, for, if, reward. - Strong's Number: H6038
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲנָוָה
Transliteration: ʻănâvâh
Pronunciation: an-aw-vaw'
Description: from עָנָו; condescension, human and subjective (modesty), or divine and objective (clemency); gentleness, humility, meekness. - Strong's Number: H3374
There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִרְאָה
Transliteration: yirʼâh
Pronunciation: yir-aw'
Description: feminine of יָרֵא; fear (also used as infinitive); morally, reverence; [idiom] dreadful, [idiom] exceedingly, fear(-fulness). - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H6239
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֹשֶׁר
Transliteration: ʻôsher
Pronunciation: o'-sher
Description: from עָשַׁר; wealth; [idiom] far (richer), riches. - Strong's Number: H3519
There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּבוֹד
Transliteration: kâbôwd
Pronunciation: kaw-bode'
Description: rarely כָּבֹד; from כָּבַד; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness; glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). - Strong's Number: H2416
There are 452 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַי
Transliteration: chay
Pronunciation: khah'-ee
Description: from חָיָה; alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or figuratively; [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop.