Proverbs 22:1-2
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On Life and Conduct
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.
2
The rich and poor have a common bond;
The Lord is the Maker of them all.(A)
Proverbs 22:7
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7
The rich rules over the poor,
And the borrower is servant to the lender.
Proverbs 22:9
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9
He who is generous will be blessed,
For he gives some of his food to the poor.(A)
Proverbs 22:16
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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.
Proverbs 22:26-27
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26
Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others’ finances],
Or among those who become guarantors for others’ debts.
27
If you have nothing with which to pay [another’s debt when he defaults],
Why should his creditor take your bed from under you?
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