Proverbs 22 : 1 (ERVEN)
It is better to be respected than to be rich. A good name is worth more than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22 : 2 (ERVEN)
The rich and the poor are the same. The Lord made them all.
Proverbs 22 : 3 (ERVEN)
Wise people see trouble coming and get out of its way, but fools go straight to it and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22 : 4 (ERVEN)
Respect the Lord and be humble. Then you will have wealth, honor, and true life.
Proverbs 22 : 5 (ERVEN)
Evil people are trapped by many troubles, but those who want to live avoid them.
Proverbs 22 : 6 (ERVEN)
Teach children in a way that fits their needs, and even when they are old, they will not leave the right path.
Proverbs 22 : 7 (ERVEN)
The rich rule over the poor. The one who borrows is a slave to the one who lends.
Proverbs 22 : 8 (ERVEN)
Those who spread trouble will harvest trouble. In the end, they will be destroyed for the trouble they caused.
Proverbs 22 : 9 (ERVEN)
Generous people will be blessed, because they share their food with the poor.
Proverbs 22 : 10 (ERVEN)
Get rid of the proud who laugh at what is right, and trouble will leave with them. All arguments and insults will end.
Proverbs 22 : 11 (ERVEN)
Love a pure heart and kind words, and the king will be your friend.
Proverbs 22 : 12 (ERVEN)
The Lord watches over true knowledge, and he opposes those who try to deceive others.
Proverbs 22 : 13 (ERVEN)
A person who is lazy and wants to stay home says, "There is a lion outside, and I might be killed in the streets!"
Proverbs 22 : 14 (ERVEN)
The sin of adultery is a trap, and the Lord gets very angry with those who fall into it.
Proverbs 22 : 15 (ERVEN)
Children do foolish things, but if you punish them, they will learn not to do them.
Proverbs 22 : 16 (ERVEN)
These two things will make you poor: hurting the poor to make yourself rich and giving gifts to the rich.
Proverbs 22 : 17 (ERVEN)
Listen carefully to these words from the wise. Pay attention to what I have learned.
Proverbs 22 : 18 (ERVEN)
It will be good for you to remember these words and have them ready when they are needed.
Proverbs 22 : 19 (ERVEN)
I will teach you these things now. I want you to trust in the Lord.
Proverbs 22 : 20 (ERVEN)
I have written 30 sayings for you. These are words of advice and wisdom.
Proverbs 22 : 21 (ERVEN)
They will teach you things that you can know for sure to be true. Then you can give good answers to the one who sent you. � 1 �
Proverbs 22 : 22 (ERVEN)
It is easy to steal from the poor, but don't do it. And don't take advantage of them in court.
Proverbs 22 : 23 (ERVEN)
The Lord is on their side. He supports the poor, and he will take from those who take from them. � 2 �
Proverbs 22 : 24 (ERVEN)
Don't be friends with people who become angry easily. Don't stay around quick-tempered people.
Proverbs 22 : 25 (ERVEN)
If you do, you may learn to be like them. Then you will have the same problems they do. � 3 �
Proverbs 22 : 26 (ERVEN)
Don't promise to pay someone else's debt.
Proverbs 22 : 27 (ERVEN)
If you cannot pay, you will lose everything you have. So why should you lose the bed you sleep on? � 4 �
Proverbs 22 : 28 (ERVEN)
Never move an old property line that was marked long ago by your ancestors. � 5 �
Proverbs 22 : 29 (ERVEN)
Skilled workers will always serve kings. They will never have to work for less important people. � 6 �

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