The result of humility is fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.(A)

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The reward of humility is the fear of Yahweh—
    wealth and honor and life.

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18 For it is pleasing if you keep them within you
and if[a] they are 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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Footnotes

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

18 For it is pleasant if you guard them within you;[a]
    together they will be ready upon your lips.
19 In order for your trust to be in Yahweh,
    I have made them known to you today[b]—even[c] you.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:18 Literally “in your belly/womb”
  2. Proverbs 22:19 Literally “the day”
  3. Proverbs 22:19 Or “only”