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the LORD is the Maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The rich and poor meet together: the LORD <i>is</i> the maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The rich and the poor have this in common, The LORD <i>is</i> the maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The rich and the poor have a common bond, The LORD is the Maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The rich and the poor have a common bond, The LORD is the maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The rich and the poor have a common bond, The LORD is the maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The rich and the poor meet together <i>in this</i>— Yahweh is the Maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The rich and poor have a common bond; The LORD is the Maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rich and poor have this in common: the LORD makes them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The rich and the poor have this in common: the LORD made them both. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The rich and the poor meet together: Jehovah is the maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The rich and the poor are all created by the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The rich and the poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The rich and the poor have this in common: the LORD is the maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The rich and the poor have this in common: the LORD made them both. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The rich and the poor have this in common— the LORD created both of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The rich and the poor meet together; the LORD is the creator of them both. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is the maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Rich and poor have met together, "" YHWH [is] the Maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Rich and poor have met together, The Maker of them all is Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The rich and poor one met together: Jehovah made them all.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The rich and poor have met one another: the Lord is the maker of them both. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The rich and poor have met one another. The Lord is the maker of them both.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Rich and poor have a common bond: the LORD is the maker of them all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The rich and the poor have this in common: the LORD is the maker of them all.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The rich and the poor meet together; the LORD is the maker of them both.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The rich and the poor meet each other and LORD JEHOVAH made both of them.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The rich and the poor meet together-- The LORD is the maker of them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The rich and the poor meet together; but the Lord made them both.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/22-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4387" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/22.htm">A Good Name</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6223.htm" title="6223: ‘ā·šîr (Adj-ms) -- Rich. From ashar; rich, whether literal or figurative.">The rich</a> <a href="/hebrew/7326.htm" title="7326: wā·rāš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be in want or poor. A primitive root; to be destitute.">and the poor</a> <a href="/hebrew/6298.htm" title="6298: nip̄·gā·šū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To meet, encounter. A primitive root; to come in contact with, whether by accident or violence; figuratively, to concur.">have this in common:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">is Maker</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵul·lām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of them all.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-5.htm">James 2:5-6</a></span><br />Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? / But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-19.htm">Job 34:19</a></span><br />who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a></span><br />There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a></span><br />For God does not show favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a></span><br />For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Colossians 3:11</a></span><br />Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Luke 6:20</a></span><br />Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a></span><br />The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-1.htm">Psalm 49:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world, / both low and high, rich and poor alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">Psalm 62:9</a></span><br />Lowborn men are but a vapor; the exalted are but a lie. Weighed on the scale, they go up; together they are but a vapor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-7.htm">Psalm 113:7-8</a></span><br />He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump / to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.</p><p class="hdg">rich</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm">Proverbs 29:13</a></b></br> The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7</a></b></br> The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/49-1.htm">Psalm 49:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Hear this, all <i>ye</i> people; give ear, all <i>ye</i> inhabitants of the world: … </p><p class="hdg">the lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Proverbs 14:31</a></b></br> He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-15.htm">Job 31:15</a></b></br> Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-19.htm">Job 34:19</a></b></br> <i>How much less to him</i> that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all <i>are</i> the work of his hands.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/12-18.htm">Bond</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-9.htm">Common</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-29.htm">Face</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">Maker</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-12.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-10.htm">Met</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-17.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-17.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-16.htm">Together</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-1.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/20-37.htm">Bond</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-24.htm">Common</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-31.htm">Face</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-5.htm">Maker</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-22.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm">Met</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-7.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-7.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-18.htm">Together</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-4.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/22-1.htm">A good name is more desirable than great wealth</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The rich and the poor have this in common:</b><br>This phrase highlights the universal truth that regardless of economic status, all people share certain fundamental aspects of existence. In biblical times, society was often divided into distinct classes, with the rich having significant power and influence, while the poor were frequently marginalized. This statement serves as a reminder of the inherent equality of all individuals before God. The Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of justice and fairness, as seen in passages like <a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a>, which instructs not to show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but to judge your neighbor fairly. This theme is echoed in the New Testament, where <a href="/james/2.htm">James 2:1-9</a> warns against showing favoritism based on wealth.<p><b>The LORD is Maker of them all.</b><br>This phrase underscores the belief in God as the Creator of all humanity, affirming that every person, regardless of their social or economic status, is made in the image of God (<a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a>). This concept is foundational to the biblical worldview, which sees all human life as valuable and worthy of dignity and respect. The acknowledgment of God as the Maker of all also implies His sovereignty and authority over creation, as well as His intimate involvement in the lives of individuals. This idea is further supported by passages such as <a href="/psalms/139-13.htm">Psalm 139:13-16</a>, which speaks of God's intricate knowledge and formation of each person in the womb. The recognition of God as Creator serves as a call to humility and gratitude, reminding believers that all they have is ultimately from Him, and it encourages a spirit of unity and compassion among people of different backgrounds.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_rich.htm">The Rich</a></b><br>Individuals who possess an abundance of material wealth and resources. In biblical times, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's blessing, but it also came with responsibilities.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_poor.htm">The Poor</a></b><br>Those who lack material wealth and resources. The Bible frequently addresses the plight of the poor and calls for justice and compassion towards them.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing His role as Creator and Sustainer of all people, regardless of their social or economic status.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/equality_before_god.htm">Equality Before God</a></b><br>Regardless of economic status, every person is created by God and holds intrinsic value. This should shape how we view and treat others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is the Maker of all, and He has a purpose for both the rich and the poor. Trust in His sovereign plan for each life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/call_to_compassion.htm">Call to Compassion</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to show compassion and kindness to all, especially those in need, reflecting God's love and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>Those with wealth are called to be good stewards, using their resources to help others and advance God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_favoritism.htm">Avoiding Favoritism</a></b><br>In our communities and churches, we must strive to treat everyone with equal respect, avoiding favoritism based on wealth or status.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_stance_on_classism.htm">What is the Bible's stance on classism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_wealth_inequality.htm">Proverbs 22:2: How can a just God create both rich and poor yet allow extreme wealth inequality to persist? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_poverty.htm">What is the Bible's view on poverty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_wealth_inequality.htm">What does the Bible say about wealth inequality?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">The rich and poor meet together.--</span>Are thrown together in the world in order to aid each other in the path through life, remembering that they are brethren, sons of one Father. (Comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-27.htm" title="Now you are the body of Christ, and members in particular.">1Corinthians 12:27</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The rich and poor meet together</span> (<a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm">Proverbs 29:13</a>): <span class="cmt_word">the Lord is the Maker of them all</span> (<a href="/job/34-19.htm">Job 34:19</a>). God has ordained that there shall be rich and poor in the world, and that they should meet in the intercourse of life. These social inequalities are ordered for wise purposes; the one helps the other. The labour of the poor makes the wealth of the rich; the wealth of the rich enables him to employ and aid the poor. Their common humanity, their fatherhood in God, should make them regard one another as brethren, without distinction of rank or position: the rich should not despise the poor (<a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Proverbs 14:31</a>; <a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5</a>; <a href="/job/31-15.htm">Job 31:15</a>), the poor should not envy the rich (<a href="/proverbs/3-31.htm">Proverbs 3:31</a>), but all should live in love and harmony as one great family of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/22-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The rich</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשִׁ֣יר</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·šîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6223.htm">Strong's 6223: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rich</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the poor</span><br /><span class="heb">וָרָ֣שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wā·rāš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7326.htm">Strong's 7326: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be in want or poor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have this in common:</span><br /><span class="heb">נִפְגָּ֑שׁוּ</span> <span class="translit">(nip̄·gā·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6298.htm">Strong's 6298: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in contact with, to concur</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] the maker</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹשֵׂ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of all.</span><br /><span class="heb">כֻלָּ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḵul·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/22-2.htm">Proverbs 22:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/22-2.htm">Proverbs 22:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/22-2.htm">Proverbs 22:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/22-2.htm">Proverbs 22:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/22-2.htm">Proverbs 22:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/22-2.htm">Proverbs 22:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/22-2.htm">Proverbs 22:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/22-2.htm">Proverbs 22:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/22-2.htm">Proverbs 22:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/22-2.htm">Proverbs 22:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/22-2.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 22:2 The rich and the poor have this (Prov. 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