Proverbs 22:3-5

New International Reader's Version

³Wise people see danger and go to a safe place.
But childish people keep going and suffer for it.

⁴Being humble comes from having respect for the Lord.
This will bring you wealth and honor and life.

⁵Thorns and traps lie in the paths of evil people.
But those who value their lives stay far away 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.

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