Proverbs 22:2-4

Complete Jewish Bible

²Rich and poor have this in common —
Adonai made them both.

³The clever see trouble coming and hide;
the simple go on and pay the penalty.

⁴The reward for humility is fear of Adonai,
along with wealth, 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)

Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

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