Proverbs
“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”
Proverbs 22:4
Proverbs 22:4 (KJV) speaks to humility, reverence, and blessedness — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
Proverbs 15:33“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:3“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
Matthew 5:5“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”
1 Peter 5:6“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”
Micah 6:8
Common questions
What does Proverbs 22:4 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 22:4 reads: "By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life." The verse speaks to humility, reverence, and blessedness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 22 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 22:4 in the King James Version?
Yes. "By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life." is Proverbs 22:4 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 22.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 22:4?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 22:4 include Proverbs 15:33, Matthew 5:3, and Proverbs 11:2. Reading them alongside Proverbs 22:4 deepens the theme of humility.
How can I pray with Proverbs 22:4?
Read Proverbs 22:4 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.