Proverbs 22:4-6

4 Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.

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

6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Proverbs 22:4-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10

This chapter contains an account of the queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon to her great satisfaction, 1Ki 10:1-13, of Solomon's merchandise and riches, and the magnificence of his court, 1Ki 10:14-23, of the rich presents sent to him, and of the purchase of chariots and horses, and other things, he made, 1Ki 10:24-29.

Cross References

• 1. S Proverbs 15:33
• 2. S Proverbs 10:27; Daniel 4:36
• 3. Proverbs 15:19
• 4. S Genesis 14:14
• 5. Ephesians 6:4
• 6. S Deuteronomy 6:7