Proverbs 22:10-20

10 Get rid of the one who makes fun of wisdom. Then fighting, quarrels, and insults will stop.
11 Whoever loves pure thoughts and kind words will have even the king as a friend.
12 The Lord guards knowledge, but he destroys false words.
13 The lazy person says, "There's a lion outside! I might get killed out in the street!"
14 The words of an unfaithful wife are like a deep trap. Those who make the Lord angry will get caught by them.
15 Every child is full of foolishness, but punishment can get rid of it.
16 Whoever gets rich by mistreating the poor, and gives presents to the wealthy, will become poor.
17 Listen carefully to what wise people say; pay attention to what I am teaching you.
18 It will be good to keep these things in mind so that you are ready to repeat them.
19 I am teaching them to you now so that you will put your trust in the Lord.
20 I have written thirty sayings for you, which give knowledge and good advice.

Proverbs 22:10-20 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.

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