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Proverbs 22:1, 4, 8, 11-12, 17-19, 23

Proverbs 22:1 NKJV

A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.

Proverbs 22:4 NKJV

By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life.

Proverbs 22:8 NKJV

He who sows iniquity will reap sorrow, And the rod of his anger will fail.

Proverbs 22:11-12 NKJV

He who loves purity of heart And has grace on his lips, The king will be his friend. The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, But He overthrows the words of the faithless.

Proverbs 22:17-19 NKJV

Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your heart to my knowledge; For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; Let them all be fixed upon your lips, So that your trust may be in the LORD; I have instructed you today, even you.

Proverbs 22:23 NKJV

For the LORD will plead their cause, And plunder the soul of those who plunder them.