Proverbs 22:2

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

Proverbs 22:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
ESV
2 The rich and the poor meet together; the LORD is the maker of them all.
NLT
2 The rich and poor have this in common: The LORD made them both.
MSG
2 The rich and the poor shake hands as equals - God made them both!
CSB
2 The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord made them both.

Proverbs 22:2 In-Context

1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
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.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Job 31:15; Proverbs 29:13; Matthew 5:45
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