3-22-06 Proverbs 22:4

Proverbs 22:4 (KJ21)
With humility and the fear of the LORD come riches and honor and life.

Proverbs 22:4 (NAS)
The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches, honor and life.

Proverbs 22:4 (NIVUS)
Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.

Proverbs 22:4 (NLT)
True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life.



Whether you like it or not, there are always consequences to your actions. Some are good and some are bad. You, therefore, should make right choices to receive good consequences. Maintaining godly attitudes will bring you reward and gain.

Humility and meekness are good attitudes to cultivate. You should realize that you are weak and that Adonai, the Lord God, is the strong and mighty One. Without the Lord's help, you are lowly, needy, and wretched. Therefore, do not lift yourself up in pride, overreaching your true position, but bow yourself before Almighty God. Set aside your own will and always be ready to respond to His desires.

Assume an attitude of reverence, fear, and respect towards Jehovah, the Lord. You should stand in awe of Him and give Him honor, for He is great and greatly to be praised. There is no one more important or more powerful than El-Shaddai, your magnificent God.

When you humble yourself before Jehovah in fear and respect, you will find wealth and riches. You will be honored with abundance and dignity. You will be a "heavy-weight" in the Kingdom of God.
You will be blessed with a long life that flows with freshness of springtime.