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

Proverbs 22:1-2

1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.

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

Proverbs 22:7

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

Proverbs 22:9

9 A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

Proverbs 22:16

16 Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.

Proverbs 22:26-27

26 Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts.

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