Proverbs 22:4
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.”
עֵקֶב
a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever); also result, i.e. compensation; and so (adverb with preposition or relatively) on account of
יִרְאָה
Fear
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יִרְאָה
Fear, reverence, holy awe. Yirah. The proper response to encountering the living God. It leads to wisdom, obedience and life.
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עֲנָוָה
Humility
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עֲנָוָה
Humility, meekness. Anavah. He shows favour to the humble. Humility is not weakness. It is strength submitted to God.
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יְהֹוָה
LORD
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יְהֹוָה
LORD. Yahweh. The covenant name of God. I AM WHO I AM. The self-existent eternal One who was is and always will be.
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עֹשֶׁר
is wealth
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עֹשֶׁר
wealth
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