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Proverbs 22:4–5

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By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
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From verse 4

  1. Matthew 6:33Rank 1 from verse 4
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    33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

  2. James 4:10Rank 2 from verse 4
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    10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

  3. Psalms 34:9–10Rank 3 from verse 4
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    9O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

    10The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.

  4. Proverbs 21:21Rank 4 from verse 4
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    21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

  5. Psalms 112:1–3Rank 5 from verse 4
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    1PRAISE ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

    2His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

    3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

  6. Isaiah 57:15Rank 6 from verse 4
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    15For 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 the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

  7. Isaiah 33:6Rank 7 from verse 4
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    6And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.

  8. James 4:6Rank 8 from verse 4
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    6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

  9. Proverbs 3:16Rank 9 from verse 4
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    16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

  10. 1 Timothy 4:8Rank 10 from verse 4
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    8For 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.

From verse 5

  1. Proverbs 16:17Rank 1 from verse 5
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    17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

  2. 1 John 5:18Rank 2 from verse 5
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    18We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.

  3. Jude 1:20–21Rank 3 from verse 5
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    20But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

    21Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

  4. Proverbs 15:19Rank 4 from verse 5
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    19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

  5. Job 18:8Rank 5 from verse 5
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    8For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare.

  6. Proverbs 13:15Rank 6 from verse 5
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    15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

  7. Proverbs 19:16Rank 7 from verse 5
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    16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

  8. Proverbs 13:3Rank 8 from verse 5
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    3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

  9. Psalms 18:26–27Rank 9 from verse 5
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    26With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.

    27For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.

  10. Joshua 23:13Rank 10 from verse 5
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    13Know for a certainty that the Lord your God will no more drive out any of these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the Lord your God hath given you.

  11. Psalms 11:6Rank 11 from verse 5
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    6Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.

  12. Psalms 91:1Rank 12 from verse 5
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    1HE that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

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Proverbs 22:4

COMBINED MEANING

humility

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Sense 1: Lowliness or humbleness of mind, opposed to pride and arrogance. Sense 2: An outward or self-chosen show of lowliness.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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honour

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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 22:5

COMBINED MEANING

thorns

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Sense 1: Sharp spines or prickles. Sense 2: Thorn-bearing plants and figures of things that prick, obstruct, or grieve.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

snares

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Sense 1: Devices or stratagems used to catch or entangle. Sense 2: Figuratively, causes of danger, sin, or ruin.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

froward

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1. Perverse or turned aside from what is right. 2. Contrary or opposed in conduct or response.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

keep

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To guard, watch, protect, preserve, secure, retain, possess, hold, maintain, support, tend, manage, observe, obey, fulfil, celebrate, continue in, refrain from, or remain faithful to a person, place, trust, command, promise, way, time, or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

soul

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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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22:3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

22:4By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.

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22:5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

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22:6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

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