Humility, the fear of the Lord,
results in wealth, honor, and life.(A)

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The reward of humility and [a]the fear of the Lord
Are riches, honor, and life.

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  1. Proverbs 22:4 Or reverence for

Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor(A) and life.(B)

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18 For it is pleasing if you keep them within you
and if they are[a] constantly on your lips.
19 I have instructed you today—even you—
so that your confidence may be in the Lord.

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  1. 22:18 Or you; let them be, or you, so that they are

18 For it will be (A)pleasant if you keep them within you,
[a]So that they may be ready on your lips.
19 So that your (B)trust may be in the Lord,
I have [b]taught you today, you indeed.

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  1. Proverbs 22:18 Lit They together
  2. Proverbs 22:19 Lit made you know

18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart
    and have all of them ready on your lips.
19 So that your trust may be in the Lord,
    I teach you today, even you.

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