Proverbs 22:2-4

Easy-to-Read Version

²The rich and the poor are the same. The Lord made them all.

³Wise people see trouble coming and get out of its way, but fools go straight to it and suffer for it.

⁴Respect the Lord and be humble. Then you will have wealth, honor, and true 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)

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)