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22:1  If you must choose, take a good name rather than great riches; for to be held in loving esteem is better than silver and gold.
22:2  The rich and the poor are alike before the Lord who made them all.
22:3  A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
22:4  True humility and respect for the Lord lead a man to riches, honor, and long life.
22:5  The rebel walks a thorny, treacherous road; the man who values his soul will stay away.
22:6  Teach a child to choose the right path, and when he is older, he will remain upon it.
22:7  Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.
22:8  The unjust tyrant will reap disaster, and his reign of terror shall end.
22:9  Happy is the generous man, the one who feeds the poor.
22:10  Throw out the mocker, and you will be rid of tension, fighting, and quarrels.
22:11  He who values grace and truth is the king’s friend.
22:12  The Lord preserves the upright but ruins the plans of the wicked.
22:13  The lazy man is full of excuses. “I can’t go to work!” he says. “If I go outside, I might meet a lion in the street and be killed!”
22:14  A prostitute is a dangerous trap; those cursed of God are caught in it.
22:15  A youngster’s heart is filled with rebellion, but punishment will drive it out of him.
22:16  He who gains by oppressing the poor or by bribing the rich shall end in poverty.
22:17  Listen to this wise advice; follow it closely, for it will do you good, and you can pass it on to others: Trust in the Lord.
22:18  Listen to this wise advice; follow it closely, for it will do you good, and you can pass it on to others: Trust in the Lord.
22:19  Listen to this wise advice; follow it closely, for it will do you good, and you can pass it on to others: Trust in the Lord.
22:20  In the past, haven’t I been right? Then believe what I am telling you now and share it with others.
22:21  In the past, haven’t I been right? Then believe what I am telling you now and share it with others.
22:22  Don’t rob the poor and sick! For the Lord is their defender. If you injure them, he will punish you.
22:23  Don’t rob the poor and sick! For the Lord is their defender. If you injure them, he will punish you.
22:24  Keep away from angry, short-tempered men, lest you learn to be like them and endanger your soul.
22:25  Keep away from angry, short-tempered men, lest you learn to be like them and endanger your soul.
22:26  Unless you have the extra cash on hand, don’t countersign a note. Why risk everything you own? They’ll even take your bed!
22:27  Unless you have the extra cash on hand, don’t countersign a note. Why risk everything you own? They’ll even take your bed!
22:28  Do not move the ancient boundary marks. That is stealing.
22:29  Do you know a hard-working man? He shall be successful and stand before kings!