Proverbs 22
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1A good reputation is a much better choice than plenty of money; respect is better than silver and gold.
2The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord created them all.
3If you're sensible you see danger coming and get out of the way; but stupid people just keep going and pay for it.
4The reward you receive for being humble and respecting the Lord is wealth, honor, and life.
5Thorns and traps lie in the path of crooked people; those who value their lives will stay away from them.
6Teach children the right way to live, and when they grow up they'll go on doing so.
7The rich rule the poor, and borrowers are slaves to their lenders.
8Those who sow injustice will reap disaster, and the angry beatings they inflict on others will be stopped.
9If you're generous, you'll be blessed, for you share your food with those in need.
10Get rid of the scornful, and you'll get rid of conflict too—no more arguments or insults!
11Anyone who loves sincerity#22:11. Literally, “purity of heart.” and a gracious way of speaking will have the king as their friend.
12The Lord watches over true knowledge, but counteracts the words of liars.
13Lazy people make claims like, “There's a lion outside! I might be killed if I go out there!”
14The seductive words of an immoral woman are a dangerous trap—if the Lord's angry#22:14. In other words, if you have a bad relationship with the Lord, you are prone to such sinful actions. with you, then you'll fall right in.
15Children are naturally foolish; physical correction helps them to see sense.
16If you oppress the poor to make yourself rich, or if you're generous to the rich, you'll end up poor yourself.#22:16. The translation and meaning of this verse is uncertain.
17Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and think carefully about my teachings—
18for it's good to keep them in mind so you can be ready to share them.
19I'm explaining this to you today so you can trust in the Lord—yes, you!
20Haven't I written down for you thirty sayings of advice and wisdom?
21They are to make it clear to you what's right and true, so you can give a truthful explanation to those who sent you.
22For you shouldn't steal from the poor just because they're poor; and you shouldn't crush those with limited means in court,
23for the Lord will plead their case, and he will take back whatever was stolen from them.
24Don't make friends with someone who gets upset easily; don't associate with angry people,
25in case you learn to be like them and make a mess of your life.#22:25. Literally, “get yourself caught in a trap.”
26Don't shake hands and guarantee someone's debt,
27for if you can't pay, why should your bed be taken away from beneath you?
28Don't move ancient boundary markers that your forefathers put in place.
29If you see someone skilled in what they do, they'll work for kings and not for ordinary people.
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Proverbs 22
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1 A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.
2 The rich and poor meet together; the Lord is the Maker of them all. [Job 31:15; Prov. 14:31.]
3 A prudent man sees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished [with suffering].
4 The reward of humility and the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the obstinate and willful; he who guards himself will be far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it. [Eph. 6:4; II Tim. 3:15.]
7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He who sows iniquity will reap calamity and futility, and the rod of his wrath [with which he smites others] will fail.
9 He who has a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor. [II Cor. 9:6-10.]
10 Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go out; yes, strife and abuse will cease.
11 He who loves purity and the pure in heart and who is gracious in speech–because of the grace of his lips will he have the king for his friend.
12 The eyes of the Lord keep guard over knowledge and him who has it, but He overthrows the words of the treacherous.
13 The sluggard says, There is a lion outside! I shall be slain in the streets!
14 The mouth of a loose woman is a deep pit [for ensnaring wild animals]; he with whom the Lord is indignant and who is abhorrent to Him will fall into it.
15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
16 He who oppresses the poor to get gain for himself and he who gives to the rich–both will surely come to want.
17 Listen (consent and submit) to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge;
18 For it will be pleasant if you keep them in your mind [believing them]; your lips will be accustomed to [confessing] them.
19 So that your trust (belief, reliance, support, and confidence) may be in the Lord, I have made known these things to you today, even to you.
20 Have I not written to you [long ago] excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
21 To make you know the certainty of the words of truth, that you may give a true answer to those who sent you? [Luke 1:3, 4.]
22 Rob not the poor [being tempted by their helplessness], neither oppress the afflicted at the gate [where the city court is held], [Exod. 23:6; Job 31:16, 21.]
23 For the Lord will plead their cause and deprive of life those who deprive [the poor or afflicted]. [Zech. 7:10; Mal. 3:5.]
24 Make no friendships with a man given to anger, and with a wrathful man do not associate,
25 Lest you learn his ways and get yourself into a snare.
26 Be not one of those who strike hands and pledge themselves, or of those who become security for another's debts.
27 If you have nothing with which to pay, why should he take your bed from under you?
28 Remove not the ancient landmark which your fathers have set up.
29 Do you see a man diligent and skillful in his business? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
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