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Proverbs 22:4

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

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Proverbs 22:4

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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

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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.

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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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