Proverbs 22:17-29
On: Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach (vs 17, NIV), ready on your lips, teaching you true and reliable words so that you can give sound answers, exploit the poor; the LORD will take up their case, do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered-ensnared (vs 24-25), pledge, ancient boundary stone, man skilled in his work-serve before kings (vs 29).
Proverbs 22:17-29
[17]Listen, and I will teach you what the wise have said. Study their teachings,
[18]and you will be glad if you remember them and can quote them.
[19]I want you to put your trust in the Lord; that is why I am going to tell them to you now.
[20]I have written down thirty sayings for you. They contain knowledge and good advice,
[21]and will teach you what the truth really is. Then when you are sent to find it out, you will bring back the right answer.
[22]Don’t take advantage of the poor just because you can; don’t take advantage of those who stand helpless in court.
[23]The Lord will argue their case for them and threaten the life of anyone who threatens theirs.
[24]Don’t make friends with people who have hot, violent tempers.
[25]You might learn their habits and not be able to change.
[26]Don’t promise to be responsible for someone else’s debts.
[27]If you should be unable to pay, they will take away even your bed.
[28]Never move an old boundary mark that your ancestors established.
[29]Show me someone who does a good job, and I will show you someone who is better than most and worthy of the company of kings.