Proverbs 22:1-2; Proverbs 22:7; Proverbs 22:9; Proverbs 22:16; Proverbs 22:26-27

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Proverbs 22:1-2

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.

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Proverbs 22:7

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

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Proverbs 22:9

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

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Proverbs 22:16

16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

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Proverbs 22:26-27

26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts;

27 if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.

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