If you must choose, take a good name rather than great
riches; for to be held in loving esteem is better than silver and gold.
2 The rich and the poor are alike before The Lord who
made them all.
3 A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and
prepares for them; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
4 True humility and respect for The Lord lead a man to
riches, honor and long life.
5 The rebel walks a thorny, treacherous road; the man who
values his soul will stay away.
6 Teach a child to choose the right path and when he is
older he will remain upon it.
7 Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is
servant to the lender.
8 The unjust tyrant will reap disaster and his reign of
terror shall end.
9 Happy is the generous man, the one who feeds the poor.
10 Throw out the mocker and you will be rid of tension,
fighting and quarrels.
11 He who values grace and truth is the king’s friend.
12 The Lord preserves the upright but ruins the plans of
the wicked.
13 The lazy man is full of excuses. “I can’t go to work!”
he says, “If I go outside I might meet a lion in the street and be killed!”
14 A prostitute is a dangerous trap; those cursed of God
are caught in it.
15 A youngster’s heart is filled with rebellion but punishment
will drive it out of him.
16 He who gains by oppressing the poor or by bribing the
rich shall end in poverty.
17, 18,19 Listen to this wise advice; follow it closely,
for it will do you good and you can pass it on to others: Trust in the Lord.
20,21 In the past, haven’t I been right? Then believe
what I am telling you now and share it with others.
22,23 Don’t rob the poor and sick! For The Lord is their
defender. If you injure them he will punish you.
24,25 Keep away from angry, short-tempered men, lest you
learn to be like them and endanger your soul.
26,27 Unless you have the extra cash on hand, don’t
countersign a note. Why risk everything you own? They’ll even take your bed!
28 Do not move the ancient boundary marks. That is
stealing.
29 Do you know a hard-working man? He shall be successful
and stand before kings!
Text: Children's Living Bible, Tyndale House Publishing 1972
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