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Proverbs 22:1-6
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Being respected is more important than having great riches. To be well thought of is better than silver or gold.
2
The rich and the poor are alike in that the Lord made them all.
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The wise see danger ahead and avoid it, but fools keep going and get into trouble.
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Respecting the Lord and not being proud will bring you wealth, honor, and life.
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Evil people's lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps. People who guard themselves don't have such problems.
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Train children how to live right, and when they are old, they will not change.
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Proverbs 22:1-6 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
Scripture taken from the New Century Version. Copyright © 1987, 1988, 1991 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.