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