Proverbs 22:22-29 Parallel Bible Translations

Proverbs 22:22-29 ▼
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22 Rob not the poore, because he is poore: and oppresse not the simple in iudgement: 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 Lorde him selfe wyll defende their cause, and do violence vnto them that haue vsed violence. 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 Make no frendship with an angrye wylfull man, and walke not with the furious: 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 Lest thou learne his wayes, and receaue hurt to thy soule. lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare. or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.
26 Be not thou one of them that binde their hande vpon promise, and are suretie for waightie causes: 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 For if thou hast nothing to pay, they shall take away thy bed from vnder thee. 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 Thou shalt not remoue the auncient lande marke, whiche thy fore elders haue 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 Seest thou not that they which be diligent in their businesse stande before kinges, & not among the simple people? 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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