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Proverbs 22:2
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Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.
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Proverbs 22:2 in Other Translations
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The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
ESV
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The rich and the poor meet together; the LORD is the maker of them all.
NLT
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The rich and poor have this in common: The LORD made them both.
MSG
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The rich and the poor shake hands as equals - God made them both!
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The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord made them both.
Proverbs 22:2 In-Context
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A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
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Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.
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The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
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Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.
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In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.
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Job 31:15
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Proverbs 29:13
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Matthew 5:45
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