Proverbs 22 : 1 (NCV)
Being respected is more important than having great riches. To be well thought of is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22 : 2 (NCV)
The rich and the poor are alike in that the Lord made them all.
Proverbs 22 : 3 (NCV)
The wise see danger ahead and avoid it, but fools keep going and get into trouble.
Proverbs 22 : 4 (NCV)
Respecting the Lord and not being proud will bring you wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22 : 5 (NCV)
Evil people's lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps. People who guard themselves don't have such problems.
Proverbs 22 : 6 (NCV)
Train children how to live right, and when they are old, they will not change.
Proverbs 22 : 7 (NCV)
The rich rule over the poor, and borrowers are servants to lenders.
Proverbs 22 : 8 (NCV)
Those who plan evil will receive trouble. Their cruel anger will come to an end.
Proverbs 22 : 9 (NCV)
Generous people will be blessed, because they share their food with the poor.
Proverbs 22 : 10 (NCV)
Get rid of the one who makes fun of wisdom. Then fighting, quarrels, and insults will stop.
Proverbs 22 : 11 (NCV)
Whoever loves pure thoughts and kind words will have even the king as a friend.
Proverbs 22 : 12 (NCV)
The Lord guards knowledge, but he destroys false words.
Proverbs 22 : 13 (NCV)
The lazy person says, "There's a lion outside! I might get killed out in the street!"
Proverbs 22 : 14 (NCV)
The words of an unfaithful wife are like a deep trap. Those who make the Lord angry will get caught by them.
Proverbs 22 : 15 (NCV)
Every child is full of foolishness, but punishment can get rid of it.
Proverbs 22 : 16 (NCV)
Whoever gets rich by mistreating the poor, and gives presents to the wealthy, will become poor.
Proverbs 22 : 17 (NCV)
Listen carefully to what wise people say; pay attention to what I am teaching you.
Proverbs 22 : 18 (NCV)
It will be good to keep these things in mind so that you are ready to repeat them.
Proverbs 22 : 19 (NCV)
I am teaching them to you now so that you will put your trust in the Lord.
Proverbs 22 : 20 (NCV)
I have written thirty sayings for you, which give knowledge and good advice.
Proverbs 22 : 21 (NCV)
I am teaching you true and reliable words so that you can give true answers to anyone who asks.
Proverbs 22 : 22 (NCV)
Do not abuse poor people because they are poor, and do not take away the rights of the needy in court.
Proverbs 22 : 23 (NCV)
The Lord will defend them in court and will take the life of those who take away their rights.
Proverbs 22 : 24 (NCV)
Don't make friends with quick-tempered people or spend time with those who have bad tempers.
Proverbs 22 : 25 (NCV)
If you do, you will be like them. Then you will be in real danger.
Proverbs 22 : 26 (NCV)
Don't promise to pay what someone else owes, and don't guarantee anyone's loan.
Proverbs 22 : 27 (NCV)
If you cannot pay the loan, your own bed may be taken right out from under you.
Proverbs 22 : 28 (NCV)
Don't move an old stone that marks a border, because those stones were set up by your ancestors.
Proverbs 22 : 29 (NCV)
Do you see people skilled in their work? They will work for kings, not for ordinary people.
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