Proverbs 22:16-26

16 One person may beat poor people down in order to get rich. Another person may give gifts to rich people. Both of them will become poor.

Sayings of Those Who Are Wise

17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of those who are wise. Apply your heart to the sayings I teach.

18 It is pleasing when you keep them in your heart. Have all of them ready on your lips.

19 You are the one I am teaching today. I want you to trust in the Lord.

20 I have written 30 sayings for you. They will give you knowledge and good advice.

21 I am teaching you words that are completely true. Then you can give the right answers to the one who sent you.

22 Don't take advantage of poor people just because they are poor. Don't beat down those who are in need by taking them to court.

23 The LORD will stand up for them in court. He will take back the stolen goods from those who have robbed them.

24 Don't be a friend with anyone who burns with anger. Don't go around with a person who gets angry easily.

25 You might learn his habits. And then you will be trapped by them.

26 Don't agree to pay for what someone else owes.

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Proverbs 22:16-26 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 22:16-26

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Sayings of Those Who Are Wise

Proverbs 22:16-26 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10