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Proverbs 22:22-24
Expanded Bible
Proverbs 22:22-24
Expanded Bible
22 Do not ·abuse [L steal from] poor people because they are poor,
and do not ·take away the rights of [oppress] the needy in ·court [L the gate].
23 The Lord will ·defend them in court [accuse their accusers]
and will ·take the life of those who take away their rights [L press/squeeze the life out of those who press/squeeze them; Ex. 22:21–23; 23:6; Deut. 24:14–15].
24 Don’t make friends with ·quick-tempered people [people controlled by anger]
or ·spend time [associate] with those who have bad tempers.
Proverbs 22:22-24
New International Version
Proverbs 22:22-24
New International Version
Saying 2
22 Do not exploit the poor(A) because they are poor
and do not crush the needy in court,(B)
23 for the Lord will take up their case(C)
and will exact life for life.(D)
Saying 3
24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,
do not associate with one easily angered,
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