Book - Proverbs - Chapter = 22 --> NLT
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Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold.
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The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD made them both.
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A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
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True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life.
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The deceitful walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will stay away.
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Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it.
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Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.
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Those who plant seeds of injustice will harvest disaster, and their reign of terror will end.
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Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.
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Throw out the mocker, and fighting, quarrels, and insults will disappear.
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Anyone who loves a pure heart and gracious speech is the king's friend.
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The LORD preserves knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the deceitful.
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The lazy person is full of excuses, saying, "If I go outside, I might meet a lion in the street and be killed!"
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The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit; those living under the LORD's displeasure will fall into it.
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A youngster's heart is filled with foolishness, but discipline will drive it away.
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A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.
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Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction.
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For it is good to keep these sayings deep within yourself, always ready on your lips.
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I am teaching you today--yes, you--so you will trust in the LORD.
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I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge.
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In this way, you may know the truth and bring an accurate report to those who sent you.
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Do not rob the poor because they are poor or exploit the needy in court.
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For the LORD is their defender. He will injure anyone who injures them.
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Keep away from angry, short-tempered people,
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or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.
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Do not co-sign another person's note or put up a guarantee for someone else's loan.
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If you can't pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you.
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Do not steal your neighbor's property by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by your ancestors.
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Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than ordinary people.