Proverbs 22:2-12

2 The rich and the poor shake hands as equals - God made them both!

3 A prudent person sees trouble coming and ducks; a simpleton walks in blindly and is clobbered.

4 The payoff for meekness and Fear-of-God is plenty and honor and a satisfying life.

5 The perverse travel a dangerous road, potholed and mud-slick; if you know what's good for you, stay clear of it.

6 Point your kids in the right direction - when they're old they won't be lost.

7 The poor are always ruled over by the rich, so don't borrow and put yourself under their power.

8 Whoever sows sin reaps weeds, and bullying anger sputters into nothing.

9 Generous hands are blessed hands because they give bread to the poor.

10 Kick out the troublemakers and things will quiet down; you need a break from bickering and griping!

11 God loves the pure-hearted and well-spoken; good leaders also delight in their friendship.

12 God guards knowledge with a passion, but he'll have nothing to do with deception.

Proverbs 22:2-12 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10

This chapter contains an account of the queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon to her great satisfaction, 1Ki 10:1-13, of Solomon's merchandise and riches, and the magnificence of his court, 1Ki 10:14-23, of the rich presents sent to him, and of the purchase of chariots and horses, and other things, he made, 1Ki 10:24-29.