Proverbs 22:4

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 22:4

Proverbs 22:4. By humility and the fear of the Lord— The reward of meekness, which is the fear of the Lord, is wealth, &c. Schultens. Houbigant renders it, The rewards of modesty and the fear of the Lord, are, &c. Or it may be rendered, The fruit of humility. &c. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 22:4

4. humility and the fear of the Lord—are in apposition; one produces the other. On the results, compare Proverbs 3:16; Proverbs 8:18. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 22:1-16

4. Further advice for pleasing God 19:1-22:16As was true in the chapter 10-15 section, this one (Proverbs 16:1 to Proverbs 22:16) also becomes more difficult to outline as it ends, because there are fewer groupings of proverbs. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:1-16

1. To be regarded with favour is better than silver and gold. This v. is inscribed in large letters on the walls of Manchester Exchange. Rabbi Simeon used to say: ’There are only three crowns; the crown of the Law, the crown of priesthood, and the crown of kingdom; but the crown of a good name excels them all.’2. ’A man’s a man for a’ that.’6. ’As the twig is bent so the tree’s inclined.’ In the way he should go] i.e. according to the position and. work to which he is destined. 8. The rod,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 22:4

(4) By humility and the fear of the Lord.—Rather, by (or, the reward of) humility is the fear of the Lord. He guides the humble and teaches them His fear. (Comp. Psalms 25:9.)Honour, and life.—Comp. Proverbs 21:21. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Proverbs 22:1-29

Proverbs 22:13 In the text before us the slothful man is made to give the reason for his slothfulness. Of course it is easy to see that his reply is a mere excuse. He does not want to bestir himself. He much prefers the comfort of his own fireside. Still he must show some reason for his conduct. This lion is simply the creature of his lively imagination. Yet in his judgment any excuse is better than no excuse at all, hence his words 'There is a lion without, in the streets'. I. No man can close... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-29

CHAPTER 24EDUCATION: THE PARENT’S THOUGHT OF THE CHILD"Train up a child according to his way, and even when he is old he will not depart from it."- Proverbs 22:6"Withhold not correction from the child; if thou beat him with the rod he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod and shalt deliver his soul from Sheol."- Proverbs 23:13-14IN Lecture IV we examined two of the main principles which should be inculcated on children in a Christian home. In the present lecture we approach the... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 22:1-29

CHAPTER 22 Instructions Continued Better than great riches, better than silver and gold is a name and loving favor. If a person has riches and a bad name and is not well thought of, he is less honorable than the poor man who has a name and good reputation. In Ecclesiastes, Solomon says: “A good name is better than precious ointment” Ecclesiastes 7:11 ). The third verse has a wise message: “The prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself, but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.” The... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-29

In these chapters we have a series of exhortations to a life of godliness expressed in general terms about as follows: 1. Confidence in God as a wise ruler (chap. 16) 2. A disposition of peacefulness and contentment (chap. 17) 3. The virtues of affability, fidelity, and others of a social nature (chap. 18) 4. Humility and meekness (chap. 19) 5. Sobriety, diligence and kindness (chap. 21) 6. Justice, patience, submission (chap. 21) 7. The attainment and preservation of a good name (chap. 22) 8.... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 22:1-11

A Good Name Better Than Riches, Etc. Pro 22:1-11 We are here taught that favour is better than silver and gold. The word "favour" signifies the peculiar sweetness or loveliness which excites and elicits the love of other men; it also means that the expression of the favour of others is elicited by the grace that is within ourselves, and that we increase our own graciousness by the approbation of those who look on, observing with gratitude how large are our resources of amiability,... read more