Proverbs 22:1-10
Wisdom on: good name versus gold or silver, rich and poor in common (vs 2), prudent man and simple, humility and fear of the LORD, paths of the wicked, guards his soul, train a child (vs 6), rich and poor, borrower and lender, sows wickedness, a generous man and the poor (vs 9), mocker.
Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honour and life (vs 4, NIV).
A generous man will himself be blessed for he shares his food with the poor (vs 9).
Proverbs 22:1-10
[1]If you have to choose between a good reputation and great wealth, choose a good reputation.
[2]The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord made them both.
[3]Sensible people will see trouble coming and avoid it, but an unthinking person will walk right into it and regret it later.
[4]Obey the Lord, be humble, and you will get riches, honour, and a long life.
[5]If you love your life, stay away from the traps that catch the wicked along the way.
[6]Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives.
[7]Poor people are slaves of the rich. Borrow money and you are the lender’s slave.
[8]If you sow the seeds of injustice, disaster will spring up, and your oppression of others will end.
[9]Be generous and share your food with the poor. You will be blessed for it.
[10]Get rid of a conceited person, and then there will be no more arguments, quarrelling, or calling of names.