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Proverbs 22:1-2
Contemporary English Version
Proverbs 22:1-2
Contemporary English Version
The Value of a Good Reputation
22 A good reputation and respect
are worth much more
than silver and gold.
2 The rich and the poor
are all created
by the Lord.
Proverbs 22:8-9
Contemporary English Version
Proverbs 22:8-9
Contemporary English Version
8 Troublemakers get in trouble,
and their terrible anger
will get them nowhere.
9 The Lord blesses everyone
who freely gives food
to the poor.
Proverbs 22:22-23
Contemporary English Version
Proverbs 22:22-23
Contemporary English Version
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22 Don't take advantage
of the poor
or cheat them in court.
23 The Lord is their defender,
and what you do to them,
he will do to you.
Contemporary English Version (CEV)
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