Proverbs 22:2-4

New Living Translation

²The rich and poor have this in common:
The Lord made them both.

³A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

⁴True humility and fear of the Lord
lead to riches, honor, and long life.

Proverbs 22:2-4

New International Version

²Rich and poor have this in common:
The Lord is the Maker of them all.^(A)

³The prudent see danger and take refuge,^(B)
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.^(C)

⁴Humility is the fear of the Lord;
its wages are riches and honor^(D) and life.^(E)

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)