Proverbs 22:1-9

1 You should want a good name more than you want great riches. To be highly respected is better than having silver or gold.

2 The LORD made rich people and poor people. That's what they have in common.

3 Wise people see danger and go to a safe place. But childish people keep going and suffer for it.

4 Have respect for the LORD and don't be proud. That will bring you wealth and honor and life.

5 Thorns and traps lie in the paths of evil people. But those who guard themselves stay far away from them.

6 Train a child in the way he should go. When he is old, he will not turn away from it.

7 Rich people rule over those who are poor. Borrowers are slaves to lenders.

8 Anyone who plants evil gathers a harvest of trouble. His power to beat others down will be destroyed.

9 Anyone who gives freely will be blessed. That's because he shares his food with those who are poor.

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Proverbs 22:1-9 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

Proverbs 22:1-9

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Proverbs 22:1-9 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10