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Proverbs 22 · Grade 4

Reputation and Training

Name Date

Read and Think

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.

Show What You Know

  1. Why does every person have worth?

  2. What does a prudent man do when he sees danger?

  3. What happens to the simple?

  4. Who will plead the case of the poor?

  5. Whom will a man skilled in his work serve?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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

Think About It

  1. A good name is more desirable than great riches. What do you want to be known for?

  2. 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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