Proverbs 22 : 1 (NLT)
Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22 : 2 (NLT)
The rich and poor have this in common: The LORD made them both.
Proverbs 22 : 3 (NLT)
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 22 : 4 (NLT)
True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life.
Proverbs 22 : 5 (NLT)
Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will avoid it.
Proverbs 22 : 6 (NLT)
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.
Proverbs 22 : 7 (NLT)
Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.
Proverbs 22 : 8 (NLT)
Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster, and their reign of terror will come to an end.
Proverbs 22 : 9 (NLT)
Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.
Proverbs 22 : 10 (NLT)
Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too. Quarrels and insults will disappear.
Proverbs 22 : 11 (NLT)
Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech will have the king as a friend.
Proverbs 22 : 12 (NLT)
The LORD preserves those with knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the treacherous.
Proverbs 22 : 13 (NLT)
The lazy person claims, "There's a lion out there! If I go outside, I might be killed!"
Proverbs 22 : 14 (NLT)
The mouth of an immoral woman is a dangerous trap; those who make the LORD angry will fall into it.
Proverbs 22 : 15 (NLT)
A youngster's heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.
Proverbs 22 : 16 (NLT)
A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.
Proverbs 22 : 17 (NLT)
Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction.
Proverbs 22 : 18 (NLT)
For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart and always ready on your lips.
Proverbs 22 : 19 (NLT)
I am teaching you today-- yes, you-- so you will trust in the LORD.
Proverbs 22 : 20 (NLT)
I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge.
Proverbs 22 : 21 (NLT)
In this way, you may know the truth and take an accurate report to those who sent you.
Proverbs 22 : 22 (NLT)
Don't rob the poor just because you can, or exploit the needy in court.
Proverbs 22 : 23 (NLT)
For the LORD is their defender. He will ruin anyone who ruins them.
Proverbs 22 : 24 (NLT)
Don't befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people,
Proverbs 22 : 25 (NLT)
or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.
Proverbs 22 : 26 (NLT)
Don't agree to guarantee another person's debt or put up security for someone else.
Proverbs 22 : 27 (NLT)
If you can't pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you.
Proverbs 22 : 28 (NLT)
Don't cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by previous generations.
Proverbs 22 : 29 (NLT)
Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.
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