Proverbs 22:23-29

23 for the LORD will plead their cause and despoil of life those who despoil them.

24 Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man,

25 lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

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

27 If you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?

28 Remove not the ancient landmark which your fathers have set.

29 Do you see a man skilful in his work? he will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

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.