Proverbs 22
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1A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.1A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
2The rich and the poor have this in common— the LORD created both of them.2The rich and the poor have this in common— the LORD created both of them.
3The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.3The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.
4The reward of humility is the fear of the LORD, along with wealth, honor, and life.4The reward of humility is the fear of the LORD, along with wealth, honor, and life.
5Thorns and snares lie in the path of the perverse person, but whoever is cautious stays far away from them.5Thorns and snares lie in the path of the perverse person, but whoever is cautious stays far away from them.
6Train a child in the way appropriate for him, and when he becomes older, he will not turn from it.6Train a child in the way appropriate for him, and when he becomes older, he will not turn from it.
7The wealthy rule over the poor, and anyone who borrows is a slave to the lender.7The wealthy rule over the poor, and anyone who borrows is a slave to the lender.
8Whoever sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the anger he uses for a weapon will be destroyed.8Whoever sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the anger he uses for a weapon will be destroyed.
9Whoever is generous will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.9Whoever is generous will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
10Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too; furthermore, quarrels and discord will end.10Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too; furthermore, quarrels and discord will end.
11Whoever loves purity and gracious speech will gain the king as his friend.11Whoever loves purity and gracious speech will gain the king as his friend.
12The LORD watches over anyone with knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the unfaithful.12The LORD watches over anyone with knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the unfaithful.
13The lazy person says, "There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the street!"13The lazy person says, "There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the street!"
14The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit; a man experiencing the LORD's wrath will fall into it.14The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit; a man experiencing the LORD's wrath will fall into it.
15A child's heart has a tendency to do wrong, but the rod of discipline removes it far away from him.15A child's heart has a tendency to do wrong, but the rod of discipline removes it far away from him.
16Whoever oppresses the poor to enrich himself and whoever gives gifts to the wealthy will yield only loss.16Whoever oppresses the poor to enrich himself and whoever gives gifts to the wealthy will yield only loss.
17Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my teaching,17Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my teaching,
18for it is pleasant when you treasure them within you and have them ready on your lips.18for it is pleasant when you treasure them within you and have them ready on your lips.
19As a result, your trust will be in the LORD, that's why I'm teaching you today, even you.19As a result, your trust will be in the LORD, that's why I'm teaching you today, even you.
20Have I not written for you 30 sayings containing counsel and knowledge,20Have I not written for you 30 sayings containing counsel and knowledge,
21to teach you true and reliable advice, so you can give truthful answers to those who sent you?21to teach you true and reliable advice, so you can give truthful answers to those who sent you?
22Don't rob the poor person because he is poor, and don't crush the helpless in court, 22Don't rob the poor person because he is poor, and don't crush the helpless in court,
23for the LORD will plead their case and ruin the lives of those who ruin them.23for the LORD will plead their case and ruin the lives of those who ruin them.
24Don't make friends with a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with someone who is easily angered,24Don't make friends with a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with someone who is easily angered,
25or you may learn his ways and find yourself caught in a trap.25or you may learn his ways and find yourself caught in a trap.
26Don't be one of those who make promises to guarantee loans for debts.26Don't be one of those who make promises to guarantee loans for debts.
27If you don't have the ability to pay, why should your very bed be taken from under you?27If you don't have the ability to pay, why should your very bed be taken from under you?
28Don't remove an ancient boundary stone that was set up by your ancestors.28Don't remove an ancient boundary stone that was set up by your ancestors.
29Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.29Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.
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