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

Proverbs 22:1-2

1 A fair name is better than much wealth, and good favour is above silver and gold.

2 The rich and the poor meet together; but the Lord made them both.

Proverbs 22:7

7 The rich will rule over the poor, and servants will lend to their own masters.

Proverbs 22:9

9 He that has pity on the poor shall himself be maintained; for he has given of his own bread to the poor. He that gives liberally secures victory an honour; but he takes away the life of them that posses .

Proverbs 22:16

16 He that oppresses the poor, increases his own substance, yet gives to the rich so as to make it less.

Proverbs 22:26-27

26 Become not surety from respect of a man's person.

27 For if those have not whence to give compensation, they will take the bed under thee.