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Proverbs 22:4-9 in English

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Proverbs 22:4-9 in American Standard Version (1901)

4 The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah Is riches, and honor, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor; And the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

4 The fear of the Lord is the offspring of wisdom, and wealth, and glory, and life.
5 Thistles and snares are in perverse ways; but he that keeps his soul will refrain from them.
7 The rich will rule over the poor, and servants will lend to their own masters.
8 He that sows wickedness shall reap troubles; and shall fully receive the punishment of his deeds.
8a God loves a cheerful and liberal man; but a man shall fully prove the folly of his works.
9 He that has pity on the poor shall himself be maintained; for he has given of his own bread to the poor.
9a He that gives liberally secures victory and honour; but he takes away the life of them that possess them.
Proverbs 22 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 22:4-9 in King James Version + Apocrypha

4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 22:4-9 in King James (Authorized) Version

4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 22:4-9 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

4 The fear of the Lord is the offspring of wisdom, and wealth, and glory, and life.
5 Thistles and snares are in perverse ways; but he that keeps his soul will refrain from them.
7 The rich will rule over the poor, and servants will lend to their own masters.
8 He that sows wickedness shall reap troubles; and shall fully receive the punishment of his deeds. God loves a cheerful and liberal man; but a man shall fully prove the folly of his works.
9 He that has pity on the poor shall himself be maintained; for he has given of his own bread to the poor. He that gives liberally secures victory an honor; but he takes away the life of them that posses them.
Proverbs 22 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 22:4-9 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

4 The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD is riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity: and the rod of his wrath shall fail.
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
PROVERBS 22 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Translation for Translators

4 The reward that Yahweh gives to those who are humble and who revere him is that he causes them to be rich and honored and to live for a long time.
5 Because of the things that wicked people do, they have difficulties/troubles that will be like thorns and traps on the roads that they walk on MET; people who are careful/cautious will be able to stay away from those difficulties.
6 If you train/teach children to do what is right, all during their life they will act/behave in that manner.
7 Rich people rule over poor people harshly, and those who borrow money become like slaves MET of the people who lend money to them.
8 If you plant corn or rice, corn or rice will grow; similarly, if you act unjustly, you will have disasters MET; and if you try to harm/oppress people because you are angry with them, you will not be able to harm them.
9 God will bless those who are generous IDM, those who give some of their food to poor people.
Proverbs 22 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 22:4-9 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

4 The fear of the Lord is the offspring of wisdom, and wealth, and glory, and life.
5 Thistles and snares are in perverse ways; but he that keeps his soul will refrain from them.
7 The rich will rule over the poor, and servants will lend to their own masters.
8 He that sows wickedness shall reap troubles; and shall fully receive the punishment of his deeds. God loves a cheerful and liberal man; but a man shall fully prove the folly of his works.
9 He that has pity on the poor shall himself be maintained; for he has given of his own bread to the poor. He that gives liberally secures victory an honour; but he takes away the life of them that posses them.
Proverbs 22 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 22:4-9 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Proverbs 22 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 22:4-9 in World English Bible (Catholic)

4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Proverbs 22 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 22:4-9 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

4 The result of humility and the fear of the LORD is wealth, honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Proverbs 22 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Bible in Basic English

4 The reward of a gentle spirit and the fear of the Lord is wealth and honour and life.
5 Thorns and nets are in the way of the twisted: he who keeps watch over his soul will be far from them.
6 If a child is trained up in the right way, even when he is old he will not be turned away from it.
7 The man of wealth has rule over the poor, and he who gets into debt is a servant to his creditor.
8 By planting the seed of evil a man will get in the grain of sorrow, and the rod of his wrath will be broken.
9 He who is kind will have a blessing, for he gives of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Darby Translation

4 The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah is riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse: he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.
6 Train up the child according to the tenor of his way, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor; and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He that soweth unrighteousness shall reap iniquity, and the rod of his wrath shall have an end.
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Douay-Rheims 1899

4 The fruit of humility is the fear of the Lord, riches and glory and life.
5 Arms and swords are in the way of the perverse: but he that keepeth his own soul departeth far from them.
6 It is a proverb: A young man according to his way, even when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor: and the borrower is servant to him that lendeth.
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap evils, and with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed.
9 He that is inclined to mercy shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers.
Proverbs 22 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Free Bible Version

4 The reward you receive for being humble and respecting the Lord is wealth, honor, and life.
5 Thorns and traps lie in the path of crooked people; those who value their lives will stay away from them.
6 Teach children the right way to live, and when they grow up they'll go on doing so.
7 The rich rule the poor, and borrowers are slaves to their lenders.
8 Those who sow injustice will reap disaster, and the angry beatings they inflict on others will be stopped.
9 If you're generous, you'll be blessed, for you share your food with those in need.
Proverbs 22 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Geneva Bible 1599

4 The rewarde of humilitie, and the feare of God is riches, and glory, and life.
5 Thornes and snares are in the way of the frowarde: but he that regardeth his soule, will depart farre from them.
6 Teache a childe in the trade of his way, and when he is olde, he shall not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth the poore, and the borower is seruant to the man that lendeth.
8 He that soweth iniquitie, shall reape affliction, and the rodde of his anger shall faile.
9 He that hath a good eye, he shalbe blessed: for he giueth of his bread vnto the poore.
Proverbs 22 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 22:4-9 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

4 The reward of humility is the fear of the LORD, even riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward; he that keepeth his soul holdeth himself far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old, he will not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity; and the rod of his wrath shall fail.
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 22:4-9 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

4 By humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: He that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: And the rod of his anger shall fail.
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

4 The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches and honor, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are on the way of a perverse man: he that doth guard his soul will keep far from them.
6 Train up the lad in accordance with his course: even when he groweth old, will he not depart from it.
7 A rich man ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the man that lendeth.
8 He that soweth injustice will reap wrong-doing; and the rod of God's wrath will not fail.
9 A man of a benevolent eye will indeed be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

4 The fear of the Lord is the offspring of wisdom, And wealth, and glory, and life.
5 Thistles and snares are in perverse ways; But he that keeps his soul will refrain from them.
7 The rich will rule over the poor, And servants will lend to their own masters.
8 He that sows wickedness shall reap troubles; And shall fully receive the punishment of his deeds.
8a God loves a cheerful and liberal man; But a man shall fully prove the folly of his works.
9 He that has pity on the poor shall himself be maintained; For he has given of his own bread to the poor.
9a He that gives liberally secures victory and honor; But he takes away the life of them that possess them.
Proverbs 22 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Nyangumarta English Bible

6 Teach a child how he should stay, he will think about it always.
Proverbs 22 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 22:4-9 in George Noyes Bible

4 By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the deceitful; He that will preserve his life will be far from them.
6 Train up a child in accordance with his way, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He who soweth iniquity shall reap calamity, And the rod of his punishment is prepared.
9 He who hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, Because he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 22:4-9 in One Unity Resource Bible

4 The result of humility and the fear of Adonai is wealth, kavod ·weighty glory·, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.
Proverbs [Sayings] 22 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Unlocked Literal Bible

4 The reward for humility and fear of Yahweh is riches, honor, and life.
5 Thorns and snares lie in the path of the perverse; whoever guards his life will keep far from them.
6 Teach a child the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn away from that instruction.
7 Rich people rule over poor people and one who borrows is a slave to the one who lends.
8 He who sows injustice will reap trouble and the rod of his fury will fade away.
9 The one who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
Proverbs 22 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 22:4-9 in World English Bible

4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Proverbs 22 in World English Bible

Proverbs 22:4-9 in World English Bible British Edition

4 The result of humility and the fear of the LORD is wealth, honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Proverbs 22 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Noah Webster Bible

4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honor, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 22:4-9 in World Messianic Bible

4 The result of humility and the fear of the LORD is wealth, honor, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Proverbs 22 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 22:4-9 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

4 The result of humility and the fear of the LORD is wealth, honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
7 The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Proverbs 22 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

4 The end of temperance is the dread of the Lord; riches, and glory, and life.
5 Armours or Arms and swords be in the way of a wayward man; but the keeper of his soul goeth away far from those or from them.
6 It is a proverb, A young waxing man after his way, and when he hath waxed eld or eldeth, he shall not go away from it.
7 A rich man commandeth to poor men; and he that taketh borrowing, is servant of the lender.
8 He that soweth wickedness shall reap evils; and the rod of his ire or his wrath shall be ended.
9 He that is ready to give mercy shall be blessed; for of his loaves he gave some to a poor man.

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

4 The end of temperance is the dread of the Lord; riches, and glory, and life. (The fruit of humility is the fear of the Lord or is reverence for the Lord; along with riches, and glory, and life.)
5 Armours and swords be in the way of a wayward man; but the keeper of his soul goeth away far from those. (Arms, or weapons, and swords be on the way of the wayward; but he who keepeth his life safe goeth far away from them.)
6 It is a proverb, A young waxing man after his way, and when he hath waxed eld, he shall not go away from it. (Here is a proverb: If a young person is brought up in the right way, when he hath grown older, he shall not go away from it.)
7 A rich man commandeth to poor men; and he that taketh borrowing, is servant of the lender.
8 He that soweth wickedness shall reap evils; and the rod of his ire shall be ended.
9 He that is ready to (give) mercy shall be blessed; for (out) of his loaves he gave (some) to a poor man.

Proverbs 22:4-9 in Young's Literal Translation

4 The end of humility is the fear of Jehovah, Riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns — snares are in the way of the perverse, Whoso is keeping his soul is far from them.
6 Give instruction to a youth about his way, Even when he is old he turneth not from it.
7 The rich over the poor ruleth, And a servant is the borrower to the lender.
8 Whoso is sowing perverseness reapeth sorrow, And the rod of his anger weareth out.
9 The good of eye — he is blessed, For he hath given of his bread to the poor.