Proverbs 22

1A good name is to be chosen more than much wealth, And good grace more than silver and gold.

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2The rich man and the poor man meet with one another, But the Lord made both.

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3An astute man, seeing an evil man severely punished, is himself instructed, But those passing by without discernment suffer loss.

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4The fear of the Lord and riches and glory and life Are the offspring of wisdom.

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5Thorns and snares are in the ways of the crooked, But he who guards his own soul will keep away from them.

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6The rich will rule over the poor, And servants will lend to their own masters.

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7He who sows worthless things will reap evil things, And bring to an end the plague of his works.

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8God blesses a cheerful man and a giver, And he will bring to an end the vanity of his works.

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9He who shows mercy to a poor man shall himself be supported, For he gave his own bread to the poor man.

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10He who gives gifts to a poor man gains victory and honor for himself; However, he who buys him takes away his soul.

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11Cast out a pestilent man from the assembly, And contention will go out with him; For whenever he sits in the assembly, he dishonors every one.

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12The Lord loves holy hearts, And all the blameless are acceptable to Him;

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13A king governs lips.

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14And the eyes of the Lord maintain perception, But the lawless man despises His words.

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15A slothful man makes excuses and says, 'There is a lion in the way, and murderers in the streets.'

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16The mouth of a lawless man is a deep pit, And the man hated by the Lord shall fall into it.

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17Evil ways are before a man, And he does not love to turn away from them, But it is necessary to turn away from a crooked and evil way.

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18Folly fastens itself to the heart of a child, For the rod and instruction are far from him.

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19He who oppresses a poor man increases his possessions, Yet he gives them to a rich man to lessen them.

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20Incline your ear to the words of the wise and hear my word, And establish your heart, that you may know they are good.

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21And if you apply them to your heart, They will gladden you and at the same time be upon your lips;

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22That your hope might be in the Lord, And His way might be known to you.

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23And register them upon the breadth of your heart for yourself threefold, For counsel and knowledge.

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24Therefore, I teach you a true word and good knowledge to be obeyed, That you might answer words of truth to those who question you.

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25Do not rob the poor, for he is needy, And do not dishonor the helpless at the gates;

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26For the Lord will judge his cause, And you will deliver your soul from violence.

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27Do not be a companion to an angry man And do not associate with a quick-tempered friend,

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28Lest you learn his ways And receive a snare for your soul.

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29Do not give yourself as surety because you respect a person, For if you do not have the wherewithal to make compensation, They will take your bed out from under you.

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30Do not remove the eternal landmarks your fathers established.

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31An observant man and one astute in his business Should be present with kings, And he should not be present with slothful men.

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