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

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