Proverbs 22:2-12

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.

10 If you drive away those who make fun of others, fighting also goes away. Arguing and unkind words will stop.

11 Have a pure and loving heart, and speak kindly. Then you will be a friend of the king.

12 The eyes of the LORD keep watch over knowledge. But he does away with the words of those who aren't faithful.

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Proverbs 22:2-12 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 22:2-12

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Proverbs 22:2-12 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10