Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 22:19-29"

Proverbs 22:19-29

19 To make sure your foundation is trust in God, I'm laying it all out right now just for you.

19 So that your trust may be in the LORD, I teach you today, even you.

20 I'm giving you thirty sterling principles - tested guidelines to live by.

20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,

21 Believe me - these are truths that work, and will keep you accountable to those who sent you.

21 teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve?

22 Don't walk on the poor just because they're poor, and don't use your position to crush the weak,

22 Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court,

23 Because God will come to their defense; the life you took, he'll take from you and give back to them.

23 for the LORD will take up their case and will exact life for life.

24 Don't hang out with angry people; don't keep company with hotheads.

24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered,

25 Bad temper is contagious - don't get infected.

25 or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.

26 Don't gamble on the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, hocking your house against a lucky chance.

26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts;

27 The time will come when you have to pay up; you'll be left with nothing but the shirt on your back.

27 if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.

28 Don't stealthily move back the boundary lines staked out long ago by your ancestors.

28 Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors.

29 Observe people who are good at their work - skilled workers are always in demand and admired; they don't take a back seat to anyone.

29 Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.