Proverbs 22:4-6

New Century Version

⁴Respecting the Lord and not being proud
will bring you wealth, honor, and life.

⁵Evil people’s lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps.
People who guard themselves don’t have such problems.

⁶Train children to live the right way,
and when they are old, they will not stray from it.

Proverbs 22:4-6

New International Version

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

⁵In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,^(C)
but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

⁶Start^(D) children off on the way they should go,^(E)
and even when they are old they will not turn from it.^(F)

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