Proverbs 22: A Good Name

Proverbs 22 begins, A good name is more desirable than great riches. The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all. A prudent man sees danger and hides himself. Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor. At verse 17 the sayings of the wise begin: Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise, so that your trust may be in Yahweh. Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings.

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¹ A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays far from them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king’s friend.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² Yahweh’s eyes watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit. He who is under Yahweh’s wrath will fall into it.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ Folly is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of discipline drives it far from him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ I teach you today, even you, so that your trust may be in Yahweh.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ Haven’t I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² Don’t exploit the poor because he is poor; and don’t crush the needy in court;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ for Yahweh will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁴ Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man. Don’t associate with one who harbors anger,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁵ lest you learn his ways and ensnare your soul.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁶ Don’t you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁷ If you don’t have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁸ Don’t move the ancient boundary stone which your fathers have set up.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁹ Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Proverbs 22 · Preschool

God Made Everyone

Name Date

Color all the different people God made!

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Bible Verse

“The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all.”

Proverbs 22:2 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

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Proverbs 22 · Grade 4

Reputation and Training

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Proverbs 22 opens, A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold. Character lasts longer than money. The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all. Every person has worth because God made them.

A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

Verse 17 begins a new section called the words of the wise. Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching. I teach you today, even you, so that your trust may be in Yahweh. Don't exploit the poor because he is poor; … for Yahweh will plead their case. Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings.

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Why does every person have worth?
What does a prudent man do when he sees danger?
What happens to the simple?
Who will plead the case of the poor?
Whom will a man skilled in his work serve?

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childsharesGodmakername

Proverbs 22 opens, A good is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.
The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the of them all.
Every person has worth because made them.
Train up a in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he his food with the poor.

Think About It

A good name is more desirable than great riches. What do you want to be known for?
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. What is a skill you can work hard to grow?

Memory Verse

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for a good name. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you care for people who are poor?
Whom should we not befriend?

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Proverbs 22 · Grade 5

A Good Name and Sound Teaching

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Read and Think

Chapter 22 begins with values that money cannot buy. A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold. The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all. This truth calls us to honor every person. The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.

Verse 6 is often quoted: Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Like other proverbs, it describes a wise pattern rather than a guarantee. Early habits shape a whole life. He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

At verse 17 a new collection begins, the words of the wise. Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching. I teach you today, even you, so that your trust may be in Yahweh. The goal of wisdom is trust in God. Don't exploit the poor because he is poor; and don't crush the needy in court; for Yahweh will plead their case. Don't befriend a hot-tempered man. Don't associate with one who harbors anger, lest you learn his ways and ensnare your soul. In the New Testament, Paul writes that from infancy Timothy had known the holy Scriptures (2 Timothy 3:15).

Show What You Know

What does the truth that God made everyone call us to do?
What is the result of humility and the fear of Yahweh?
How should verse 6 be understood?
What is the goal of wisdom?
Why should we not befriend a hot-tempered man?

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A good ____ is more desirable than great riches
for he ____ his food with the poor
The result of ____ and the fear of Yahweh is wealth

Down

Yahweh is the ____ of them all
Train up a ____ in the way he should go

Think About It

Early habits shape a whole life. What good habits are you building now?
The borrower is servant to the lender. What does this teach you about money and debt?

Memory Verse

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for a good name. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What had Timothy known from infancy?
What can you do to be known as someone with a good heart?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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