Proverbs 22:3-5

Easy-to-Read Version

³Wise people see trouble coming and get out of its way, but fools go straight to it and suffer for it.

⁴Respect the Lord and be humble. Then you will have wealth, honor, and true life.

⁵Evil people are trapped by many troubles, but those who want to live avoid them.

Proverbs 22:3-5

New International Version

³The prudent see danger and take refuge,^(A)
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.^(B)

⁴Humility is the fear of the Lord;
its wages are riches and honor^(C) and life.^(D)

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

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)