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Proverbs 22:23-29

23 For the Lord will plead their cause, And plunder the soul of those who plunder them.

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

24 Make no friendship with an angry man, And with a furious man do not go,

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

25 Lest you learn his ways And set a snare for your soul.

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

26 Do not be one of those who shakes hands in a pledge, One of those who is surety for debts;

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

27 If you have nothing with which to pay, Why should he take away your bed from under you?

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

28 Do not remove the ancient landmark Which your fathers have set.

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

29 Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.

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