Proverbs 22:23-29

23 because the LORD will plead their case and will take the lives of those who rob them.

24 Do not be a friend of one who has a bad temper, and never keep company with a hothead,

25 or you will learn his ways and set a trap for yourself.

26 Do not be [found] among those who make deals with a handshake, among those who guarantee other people's loans.

27 If you have no money to pay back a loan, why should your bed be repossessed?

28 Do not move an ancient boundary marker that your ancestors set in place.

29 Do you see a person who is efficient in his work? He will serve kings. He will not serve unknown people.

Proverbs 22:23-29 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.