Proverbs 22:3-5

Complete Jewish Bible

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.

⁵Thorns and snares beset the way of the stubborn;
he who values his life keeps his distance from them.

Proverbs 22:3-5

New International Version

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

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

⁵In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,^(E)
but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

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