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Read Proverbs 22

World English Bible · 29 verses

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.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org