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Proverbs 22
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22A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.H8034H977H7227H6239H2896H2580H3701H2091
2The rich and the poor have this in common? the Lord created both of them.H6223H7326H6298H3068H6213
3The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.H6175H7200H7451H5641H5641H6612H5674H6064
4The reward of humility is the fear of the Lord, along with wealth, honor, and life.H6118H6038H3374H3068H6239H3519H2416
5Thorns and snares lie in the path of the perverse person, but whoever is cautious stays far away from them.H6791H6341H1870H6141H8104H5315H7368
6Train a child in the way appropriate for him, and when he becomes older, he will not turn from it.H2596H5288H1870H6310H2204H5493
7The wealthy rule over the poor, and anyone who borrows is a slave to the lender.H6223H4910H7326H3867H5650H376H3867
8Whoever sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the anger he uses for a weapon will be destroyed.H2232H5766H7114H205H7626H5678H3615
9Whoever is generous will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.H2896H5869H1288H5414H3899H1800
10Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too; furthermore, quarrels and discord will end.H1644H3887H4066H3318H1779H7036H7673
11Whoever loves purity and gracious speech will gain the king as his friend.H157H2890H2889H3820H2580H8193H4428H7453
12The Lord watches over anyone with knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the unfaithful.H5869H3068H5341H1847H5557H1697H898
13The lazy person says, "There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the street!"H6102H559H738H2351H7523H8432H7339
14The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit; a man experiencing the Lord's wrath will fall into it.H6310H2114H6013H7745H2194H3068H5307
15A child's heart has a tendency to do wrong, but the rod of discipline removes it far away from him.H200H7194H3820H5288H7626H4148H7368
16Whoever oppresses the poor to enrich himself and whoever gives gifts to the wealthy will yield only loss.H6231H1800H7235H5414H6223H4270
17Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my teaching,H5186H241H8085H1697H2450H7896H3820H1847
18for it is pleasant when you treasure them within you and have them ready on your lips.22H5273H8104H990H3162H3559H8193
19As a result, your trust will be in the Lord, that's why I'm teaching you today, even you.H4009H3068H3045H3117
20Have I not written for you 30 sayings containing counsel and knowledge,H3789H8032H7991H4156H1847
21to teach you true and reliable advice, so you can give truthful answers to those who sent you?H3045H7189H561H571H7725H561H571H7971
22Don't rob the poor person because he is poor, and don't crush the helpless in court,H1497H1800H1800H1792H6041H8179
23for the Lord will plead their case and ruin the lives of those who ruin them.H3068H7378H7379H6906H5315H6906
24Don't make friends with a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with someone who is easily angered,H7462H639H1167H2534H376H935
25or you may learn his ways and find yourself caught in a trap.H502H734H3947H4170H5315
26Don't be one of those who make promises to guarantee loans for debts.H8628H3709H6148H4859
27If you don't have the ability to pay, why should your very bed be taken from under you?H7999H3947H4904
28Don't remove an ancient boundary stone that was set up by your ancestors.H5253H5769H1366H1H6213
29Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.H2372H376H4106H4399H3320H6440H4428H3320H6440H2823


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