22:1 Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 1 , Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold.
22:2 The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD made them both.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 2 , The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD made them both.
22:3 A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 3 , A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
22:4 True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 4 , True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life.
22:5 The deceitful walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will stay away.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 5 , The deceitful walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will stay away.
22:6 Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 6 , Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it.
22:7 Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 7 , Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.
22:8 Those who plant seeds of injustice will harvest disaster, and their reign of terror will end.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 8 , Those who plant seeds of injustice will harvest disaster, and their reign of terror will end.
22:9 Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 9 , Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.
22:10 Throw out the mocker, and fighting, quarrels, and insults will disappear.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 10 , Throw out the mocker, and fighting, quarrels, and insults will disappear.
22:11 Anyone who loves a pure heart and gracious speech is the king's friend.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 11 , Anyone who loves a pure heart and gracious speech is the king's friend.
22:12 The LORD preserves knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the deceitful.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 12 , The LORD preserves knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the deceitful.
22:13 The lazy person is full of excuses, saying, 'If I go outside, I might meet a lion in the street and be killed!'
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 13 , The lazy person is full of excuses, saying, 'If I go outside, I might meet a lion in the street and be killed!'
22:14 The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit; those living under the LORD's displeasure will fall into it.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 14 , The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit; those living under the LORD's displeasure will fall into it.
22:15 A youngster's heart is filled with foolishness, but discipline will drive it away.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 15 , A youngster's heart is filled with foolishness, but discipline will drive it away.
22:16 A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 16 , A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.
22:17 Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 17 , Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction.
22:18 For it is good to keep these sayings deep within yourself, always ready on your lips.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 18 , For it is good to keep these sayings deep within yourself, always ready on your lips.
22:19 I am teaching you today--yes, you--so you will trust in the LORD.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 19 , I am teaching you today--yes, you--so you will trust in the LORD.
22:20 I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 20 , I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge.
22:21 In this way, you may know the truth and bring an accurate report to those who sent you.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 21 , In this way, you may know the truth and bring an accurate report to those who sent you.
22:22 Do not rob the poor because they are poor or exploit the needy in court.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 22 , Do not rob the poor because they are poor or exploit the needy in court.
22:23 For the LORD is their defender. He will injure anyone who injures them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 23 , For the LORD is their defender. He will injure anyone who injures them.
22:24 Keep away from angry, short-tempered people,
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 24 , Keep away from angry, short-tempered people,
22:25 or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 25 , or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.
22:26 Do not co-sign another person's note or put up a guarantee for someone else's loan.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 26 , Do not co-sign another person's note or put up a guarantee for someone else's loan.
22:27 If you can't pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 27 , If you can't pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you.
22:28 Do not steal your neighbor's property by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by your ancestors.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 28 , Do not steal your neighbor's property by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by your ancestors.
22:29 Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than ordinary people.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 22 , Verse 29 , Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than ordinary people.
