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22:1  Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
22:2  The rich and poor have this in common: The LORD made them both.
22:3  A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
22:4  True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life.
22:5  Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will avoid it.
22:6  Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.
22:7  Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.
22:8  Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster, and their reign of terror will come to an end.
22:9  Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.
22:10  Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too. Quarrels and insults will disappear.
22:11  Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech will have the king as a friend.
22:12  The LORD preserves those with knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the treacherous.
22:13  The lazy person claims, "There's a lion out there! If I go outside, I might be killed!"
22:14  The mouth of an immoral woman is a dangerous trap; those who make the LORD angry will fall into it.
22:15  A youngster's heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.
22:16  A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.
22:17  Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction.
22:18  For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart and always ready on your lips.
22:19  I am teaching you today--yes, you--so you will trust in the LORD.
22:20  I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge.
22:21  In this way, you may know the truth and take an accurate report to those who sent you.
22:22  Don't rob the poor just because you can, or exploit the needy in court.
22:23  For the LORD is their defender. He will ruin anyone who ruins them.
22:24  Don't befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people,
22:25  or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.
22:26  Don't agree to guarantee another person's debt or put up security for someone else.
22:27  If you can't pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you.
22:28  Don't cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by previous generations.
22:29  Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.