Proverbs 22:4
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 22
“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”Proverbs 22:4
What Does Proverbs 22:4 Mean?
Proverbs 22:4 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Humility, Wisdom, Fear of God, and Poverty & Wealth.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 22:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 4:10“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”Matthew 6:33“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Psalms 34:9“O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.”Proverbs 21:21“He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.”Psalms 112:1“Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.”Isaiah 57:15“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”Proverbs 3:16“Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.”Isaiah 33:6“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.”James 4:6“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”1 Timothy 4:8“For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.”Job 42:10“And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.”Psalms 91:16“With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.”Genesis 24:35“And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.”Daniel 4:36“At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.”Proverbs 4:8“Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.”Deuteronomy 6:24“And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as it is at this day.”Deuteronomy 22:7“But thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.”
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