Proverbs 22:22-29 Parallel Bible Translations

Proverbs 22:22-29 ▼
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22 Do not rob the poor because he is poor [and defenseless], Nor crush the afflicted [by legal proceedings] at the gate [where the city court is held], Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate, Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court,
23 For the LORD will plead their case And take the life of those who rob them. for the LORD will plead their cause and rob of life those who rob them. for the LORD will take up their case and will exact life for life.
24 Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts; Or go [along] with a hot-tempered man, Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered,
25 Or you will learn his [undisciplined] ways And get yourself trapped [in a situation from which it is hard to escape]. lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare. or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.
26 Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others’ finances], Or among those who become guarantors for others’ debts. Be not one of those who give pledges, who put up security for debts. Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts;
27 If you have nothing with which to pay [another’s debt when he defaults], Why should his creditor take your bed from under you? If you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you? if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.
28 Do not move the ancient landmark [at the boundary of the property] Which your fathers have set. Do not move the ancient landmark that your fathers have set. Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors.
29 Do you see a man skillful and experienced in his work? He will stand [in honor] before kings; He will not stand before obscure men. Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men. Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.
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