What does Proverbs 22:4 mean?

Proverbs 22:4 highlights themes such as humility, fear-of-the-lord, blessings when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 22:4 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

2The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.

3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

4By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

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Proverbs 15:33
This verse explains that humility and reverence for God lead to wisdom, similar to the blessings mentioned in Proverbs.