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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0; maximum-scale=1.0; user-scalable=0;"/><title>Proverbs 22 ISV</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="/chapnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="../spec.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="../cmenus/proverbs/22.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="../topmenuchap/proverbs/22-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="http://biblehub.com">Bible</a> > <a href="../">ISV</a> > Proverbs 22</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../proverbs/21.htm" title="Proverbs 21">◄</a> Proverbs 22 <a href="../proverbs/23.htm" title="Proverbs 23">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">International Standard Version</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/isv/esv/proverbs/22.shtml" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Chapters"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><p class="heading">Advice for Everyday Life</p><p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth,</p> <p class="poetry2">and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>The rich and the poor have this in common—</p> <p class="poetry2">the LORD created both of them.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides,</p> <p class="poetry2">but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>The reward of humility is the fear of the LORD,</p> <p class="poetry2">along with wealth, honor, and life.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Thorns and snares lie in the path of the perverse person,</p> <p class="poetry2">but whoever is cautious stays far away from them.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Train a child in the way appropriate for him,</p> <p class="poetry2">and when he becomes older, he will not turn from it.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The wealthy rule over the poor,</p> <p class="poetry2">and anyone who borrows is a slave to the lender.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Whoever sows wickedness reaps trouble,</p> <p class="poetry2">and the anger he uses for a weapon<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="22:8 Lit. rod">a</a></span> will be destroyed.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Whoever is generous<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="22:9 Lit. A good eye">b</a></span> will be blessed,</p> <p class="poetry2">for he shares his food with the poor.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too;<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="22:10 The Heb. lacks too">c</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry2">furthermore, quarrels<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="22:10 Or litigation">d</a></span> and discord will end.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Whoever loves purity<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="22:11 Lit. purity of heart">e</a></span> and gracious speech</p> <p class="poetry2">will gain the king as his friend.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>The LORD watches over anyone with knowledge,</p> <p class="poetry2">but he ruins the plans<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="22:12 Lit. words">f</a></span> of the unfaithful.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>The lazy person says, “There is a lion outside!</p> <p class="poetry2">I will be killed in the street!”</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit;</p> <p class="poetry2">a man experiencing the LORD’s wrath will fall into it.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>A child’s heart has a tendency to do wrong,</p> <p class="poetry2">but the rod of discipline removes it far away from him.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Whoever oppresses the poor to enrich himself</p> <p class="poetry2">and whoever gives gifts to the wealthy</p> <p class="poetry2">will yield only loss.</p> <p class="heading">Sayings of the Wise</p><p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise,</p> <p class="poetry2">and apply your heart to my teaching,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>for it is pleasant when you treasure them within you</p> <p class="poetry2">and have them ready on your lips.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>As a result, your trust will be in the LORD,</p> <p class="poetry2">that’s why I’m teaching you today, even you.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Have I not written for you 30 sayings</p> <p class="poetry2">containing counsel and knowledge,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>to teach you true and reliable advice,</p> <p class="poetry2">so you can give truthful answers to those who sent you?</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Don’t rob the poor person because he is poor,</p> <p class="poetry2">and don’t crush the helpless in court,<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="22:22 Lit. gate">g</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>for the LORD will plead their case</p> <p class="poetry2">and ruin the lives of those who ruin them.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Don’t make friends with a hot-tempered man,</p> <p class="poetry2">and do not associate with someone who is easily angered,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>or you may learn his ways</p> <p class="poetry2">and find yourself caught in a trap.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Don’t be one of those who make promises</p> <p class="poetry2">to guarantee loans for debts.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>If you don’t have the ability to pay,</p> <p class="poetry2">why should your very bed be taken from under you?</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Don’t remove an ancient boundary stone</p> <p class="poetry2">that was set up by your ancestors.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/22-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>Do you see a man skilled in his work?</p> <p class="poetry2">He will work for kings, not unimportant people.</p><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><span class="mainfootnotes"><A name="ftn"></a><span class="mainfootnoteshdg">Footnotes:</span><br><span class="fn1"><span class="fnb">a</span> 22:8 Lit. <i>rod</i><br /><span class="fnb">b</span> 22:9 Lit. <i>A good eye</i><br /><span class="fnb">c</span> 22:10 The Heb. lacks <i>too</i><br /><span class="fnb">d</span> 22:10 Or <i>litigation</i><br /><span class="fnb">e</span> 22:11 Lit. <i>purity of heart</i><br /><span class="fnb">f</span> 22:12 Lit. <i>words</i><br /><span class="fnb">g</span> 22:22 Lit. <i>gate</i><br /></span><br><br><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><div align="center"><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1<br />Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation<br />ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 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