Welcome to the Daily Audio Proverb.

Today is the 22nd. I'm Brian Hardin.

It's great to be here with you today as we read the 22nd chapter of the book of Proverbs,

the ultimate book of wisdom.

We'll read today from the contemporary English version.

A good reputation and respect are worth much more than silver and gold.

The rich and the poor are all created by the Lord.

When you see trouble coming, don't be stupid and walk right into it.

Be smart and hide.

Respect and serve the Lord.

Your reward will be wealth along life and honor.

Crooks walk down a road full of thorny traps.

Stay away from there.

Teach your children right from wrong.

And when they are grown, they will still do right.

The poor are ruled by the rich, and those who borrow when they are grown, they will still do right.

The poor are ruled by the rich, and those who borrow are slaves of money lenders.

Troublemakers get in trouble, and their terrible anger will get them nowhere.

The Lord blesses everyone who freely gives food to the poor. Arguments and fights will come to an end if you chase away those who insult others.

The king is the friend of all who are sincere and speak with kindness.

The Lord watches over everyone who shows good sense,

but he frustrates the plans of deceitful liars.

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