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Apr 15, 2025 2:46 PM

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  Commentary on Proverbs 22:4

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  Where the fear of God is, there will be humility. And much is to be enjoyed by it spiritual riches, and eternal life at last.

  Proverbs 22:4 In-Context

  2 Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.

  3 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

  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.

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