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Proverbs 22:23-29

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23 For the LORD will 1plead their case And take the life of those who rob them.
24 Do not associate with a man given to anger; Or go with a 2hot-tempered man,
25 Or you will 3learn his ways And find a snare for yourself.
26 Do not be among those who 4give * pledges *, Among those who become guarantors for debts.
27 If you have nothing with which to pay, Why should he 5take your bed from under you?
28 6Do not move the ancient boundary Which your fathers have set.
29 Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will 7stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men.
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Proverbs 22:23-29 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10

This chapter contains an account of the queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon to her great satisfaction, 1Ki 10:1-13, of Solomon's merchandise and riches, and the magnificence of his court, 1Ki 10:14-23, of the rich presents sent to him, and of the purchase of chariots and horses, and other things, he made, 1Ki 10:24-29.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Cross References 7

  • 1. 1 Samuel 25:39; Psalms 12:5; Psalms 35:10; Psalms 140:12; Proverbs 23:11; Jeremiah 51:36
  • 2. Proverbs 29:22
  • 3. 1 Corinthians 15:33
  • 4. Proverbs 17:18
  • 5. Exodus 22:26; Proverbs 20:16
  • 6. Deuteronomy 19:14; Deuteronomy 27:17; Job 24:2; Proverbs 23:10
  • 7. Genesis 41:46; 1 Kings 10:8

Footnotes 3

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