Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 22:16-26"

Proverbs 22:16-26

New Revised Standard NRS

16 Oppressing the poor in order to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich, will lead only to loss.

17 The words of the wise: Incline your ear and hear my words, and apply your mind to my teaching;

18 for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.

19 So that your trust may be in the Lord, I have made them known to you today—yes, to you.

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

21 to show you what is right and true, so that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?

22 Do not rob the poor because they are poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate;

23 for the Lord pleads their cause and despoils of life those who despoil them.

24 Make no friends with those given to anger, and do not associate with hotheads,

25 or you may learn their ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

26 Do not be one of those who give pledges, who become surety for debts.

New International Version NIV

16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

17 Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach,

18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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