Thematic Bible
Proverbs 22:1 (show verse)
A good name is better than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:2 (show verse)
The rich and the poor meet together (are alike) (have a common bond) for Jehovah created them both.
Proverbs 22:3 (show verse)
A prudent man sees evil and takes refuge. The simple (fool) (inexperienced) keep going and suffers.
Proverbs 22:4 (show verse)
Respect for Jehovah and humility bring riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:5 (show verse)
Thorns and snares are in the way of the wicked. He who guards his life will stay far away from them.
Proverbs 22:6 (show verse)
Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:7 (show verse)
The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
Proverbs 22:8 (show verse)
He who sows unrighteousness will reap vanity. The rod of his anger will fail.
Proverbs 22:9 (show verse)
He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed for he gives of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22:10 (show verse)
Throw out the scoffer and contention will go away, yes, strife and reproach will cease.
Proverbs 22:11 (show verse)
He who loves pureness of heart, for the charm of his lips the king will be his friend.
Proverbs 22:12 (show verse)
The eyes of Jehovah preserve knowledge. He overthrows the words of the unfaithful.
Proverbs 22:13 (show verse)
The lazy man says: There is a lion outside. I will be killed in the streets.
Proverbs 22:14 (show verse)
The mouth of the adulterous is a deep pit. The one who is cursed by Jehovah will fall into it.
Proverbs 22:15 (show verse)
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child. The rod of discipline (instruction) will drive it far from him.
Proverbs 22:16 (show verse)
He who gets ahead by oppressing the poor and giving to the rich will certainly suffer loss.
Proverbs 22:17 (show verse)
Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart and mind to my knowledge.
Proverbs 22:18 (show verse)
It is pleasant that you keep them within you. They will be firmly established on you lips.
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Proverbs 22:19 (show verse)
Your trust may be in Jehovah. I taught you today, even you.
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Proverbs 22:20 (show verse)
Have I not written to you excellent things in counsel and knowledge?
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Proverbs 22:21 (show verse)
I make you know the certainty of the words of truth. And you will answer the words of truth to those who speak to you.
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Proverbs 22:22 (show verse)
Do not rob the poor because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate.
Proverbs 22:23 (show verse)
Jehovah will plead their cause and take the life of those who rob them.
Proverbs 22:24 (show verse)
Do not befriend an angry man. Do not associate with a man who throws fits.
Proverbs 22:25 (show verse)
If you do you will learn his ways and you will become trapped.
Proverbs 22:26 (show verse)
Do not give pledges and be guarantors for debts.
Proverbs 22:27 (show verse)
If you have nothing to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?
Proverbs 22:28 (show verse)
Do not remove the ancient landmark which your fathers have set.
Proverbs 22:29 (show verse)
Do you see a man diligent in his business? He will stand before kings. He will not stand before unknown men.