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Proverbs 22:22-24
English Standard Version
Proverbs 22:22-24
English Standard Version
22 (A)Do not rob the poor, because he is poor,
or (B)crush the afflicted at (C)the gate,
23 for (D)the Lord will plead their cause
and rob of life those who rob them.
24 Make no friendship with a man given to anger,
nor go with a wrathful man,
Proverbs 22:22-24
New International Version
Proverbs 22:22-24
New International Version
Saying 2
22 Do not exploit the poor(A) because they are poor
and do not crush the needy in court,(B)
23 for the Lord will take up their case(C)
and will exact life for life.(D)
Saying 3
24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,
do not associate with one easily angered,
Proverbs 22:22-24
King James Version
Proverbs 22:22-24
King James Version
22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
23 For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
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