Proverbs 22:22-29 Parallel Bible Translations

Proverbs 22:22-29
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22 You must not rob a poor one because he is poor, and do not oppress an afflicted one at the gate. 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 YHWH will fight their fight, and will rob the soul of those robbing 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 make friends with an owner of anger, and with a man of rage do not go in, 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 you learn his ways and receive a snare for your soul. 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 striking hands in the pledging for loans. 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 there is nothing unto you to repay, why should he 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 remove a boundary of old, which your fathers have made. 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 quick in his work? Before the face of kings he will stand; he will not stand before the face of obscure ones. 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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