Proverbs 22:2-4

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²The rich and poor meet together; the Lord is the Maker of them all.^(A)

³A prudent man sees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished [with suffering].

⁴The reward of humility and the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.

Proverbs 22:2-4

New International Version

²Rich and poor have this in common:
The Lord is the Maker of them all.^(A)

³The prudent see danger and take refuge,^(B)
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.^(C)

⁴Humility is the fear of the Lord;
its wages are riches and honor^(D) and life.^(E)

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

New International Version (NIV)