Proverbs 22:1-2
The Voice
We do not like or want to believe it, but there are limits to what humans can accomplish. Whatever wisdom and knowledge we think we possess is nothing compared to God’s. Whatever plans we make will come to nothing unless they line up with God’s plans and purposes for us.
22 A good reputation is preferable to riches,
and the approval of others is better than precious silver or gold.
2 Rich and poor have something in common:
both are created by the Eternal.
Proverbs 22:7
The Voice
7 The rich lord it over the poor,
and the borrower is the slave to the lender.
Proverbs 22:9
The Voice
9 Generous people are genuinely blessed
because they share their food with the poor.
Proverbs 22:16
The Voice
16 If you take advantage of the poor or coddle the rich to get ahead,
you will end up destitute.
Proverbs 22:26-27
The Voice
26 Do not be a person to guarantee someone else’s loan
or put up collateral for the debts of an acquaintance;
27 For if you do and you can’t repay,
won’t you risk having your bed ripped out from under you?
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