Scriptures

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Proverbs 22
²¹ In this way, you may know the truth and take an accurate report to those who sent you.
²² Don’t rob the poor just because you can, or exploit the needy in court.
²³ For the LORD is their defender. He will ruin anyone who ruins them.
²⁴ Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people,
²⁵ or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.
²⁶ Don’t agree to guarantee another person’s debt or put up security for someone else.
²⁷ If you can’t pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you.
²⁸ Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by previous generations.
²⁹ Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.
Proverbs 23
¹ While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you.
² If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat;