Proverbs 22:2-12

2 Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.

3 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

4 Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.

5 In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.

8 Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity, and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.

9 The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.

11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.

12 The eyes of the LORD keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

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.

Cross References

• 1. S Job 31:15; Proverbs 29:13; Matthew 5:45
• 2. S Proverbs 14:16
• 3. Proverbs 27:12
• 4. S Proverbs 15:33
• 5. S Proverbs 10:27; Daniel 4:36
• 6. Proverbs 15:19
• 7. S Genesis 14:14
• 8. Ephesians 6:4
• 9. S Deuteronomy 6:7
• 10. S Exodus 1:20; S Job 4:8; Galatians 6:7-8
• 11. Psalms 125:3; Hosea 8:7
• 12. S Deuteronomy 14:29; 2 Corinthians 9:6
• 13. S Proverbs 11:25; S Proverbs 19:17; Proverbs 28:27
• 14. Proverbs 18:6; Proverbs 26:20
• 15. Proverbs 16:13; Matthew 5:8