22 A good name [earned by honorable behavior, godly wisdom, moral courage, and personal integrity] is more desirable than great riches;
And favor is better than silver and gold.
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The rich and poor have a common bond;
The Lord is the Maker of them all.^(A)

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The rich rules over the poor,
And the borrower is servant to the lender.

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He who is generous will be blessed,
For he gives some of his food to the poor.^(A)

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He who oppresses or exploits the poor to get more for himself
Or who gives to the rich [to gain influence and favor], will only come to poverty.