Proverbs 22:22-29

The first five of thirty sayings.
v.22-23 (Saying 1.) Don’t rob the poor. Do not rob the poor because he is poor and do not oppress the afflicted (Zec 7:10) because the Lord himself will plead their cause and rob the life from him who robs them. Be generous to the poor, 28:27.
v.24-25 (Saying 2.) Avoid the angry. Do not make friends with an angry or wrathful man (we are speaking of one characterized by anger/wrath) or you will learn his ways (or pick up his habits) and be caught in a snare yourself (or endanger your soul). The wise man will choose his friends very carefully. See 13:20 (we are influenced by those we associate with) and 1 Cor 15:33 (bad company corrupts good character).
v.26-27 (Saying 3.) Don’t put up security. Do not guarantee (pledge/put up security) another man’s debt. If you can’t pay you may lose the coat off your back or the bed from under you (financial ruin). See 6:1-5 (don’t put up security).
v.28 (Saying 4.) Landmarks. Do not move the ancient landmark that was set by your fathers (and thereby defraud your neighbor). See Dt 19:14 where the law prohibits this practice.
v.29 (Saying 5.) Skillful work. The man skillful in his work will stand before kings (and not some obscure men). Work hard and learn to work skillfully and you will work for the best people.

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