Proverbs Capítulo 22

A good reputation and genuine relationships are worth more than any amount of wealth. When people trust you, you have something money can't buy.

Rich and poor share this in common — God made them both. In His eyes, every person carries equal dignity.

The prudent see danger coming and take cover, while the careless walk right into trouble. Wisdom often looks like simply paying attention.

Humility and the fear of the Lord go hand in hand — together they bring wealth, honor, and life itself. Bowing low lifts you higher.

Thorns and snares line the path of the crooked, but whoever guards their soul stays far from trouble. Integrity is its own protection.

Train children in the way they should go, and even when they're old they won't depart from it. The seeds planted in young hearts bear fruit for a lifetime.

The borrower is servant to the lender — debt limits your freedom. Financial wisdom creates space for generosity and peace.

Those who sow injustice will harvest trouble, and their own anger will be their undoing. What you plant determines what you reap.

Generous people share their food with the poor, and God blesses them for it. An open hand invites an open heaven.

Drive out the mocker and conflict goes with them — peace returns when troublemakers leave. Sometimes the bravest thing is setting a boundary.

The one who loves a pure heart and speaks graciously will find that even kings are drawn to them. Sincerity opens remarkable doors.

The Lord preserves knowledge, but He overthrows the words of the faithless. Truth has a permanent guardian in God.

The lazy person says 'There's a lion outside!' — fear becomes a convenient excuse for inaction. Most obstacles exist more in our mind than on the road.

The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit — those under God's wrath fall into it. Desire that disregards boundaries leads to a fall.

Folly is bound up in a child's heart, but the rod of discipline drives it far away. Loving correction is one of the greatest gifts you can give.

Oppressing the poor to enrich yourself and giving gifts to the rich both lead to poverty in the end. Greed has a way of consuming itself.

Listen to the words of the wise and apply your heart to their instruction. Paying attention to wisdom is an investment that never stops returning.

It's a beautiful thing when truth and wisdom settle deep within you, ready on your lips for every situation. Let these treasures fill your inner life.

These teachings are given so that your trust may be in the Lord alone. All wisdom ultimately points back to reliance on Him.

Wisdom offers you thirty sayings — counsel and knowledge for navigating life well. God doesn't leave us without a map.

These are written so you may know what is reliable and true, giving you a solid foundation for answering those who ask. Preparation equips you for every conversation.

Do not exploit the poor because they are poor, and don't crush the needy in court. God takes their case personally.

The Lord will plead their cause and take the life of those who plundered them. Justice may be delayed, but it is never denied.

Don't make friends with angry people or hang out with those who lose their temper. Their patterns will become your patterns.

You might learn their ways and get yourself ensnared. The company you keep shapes the person you become.

Don't be one who pledges what isn't yours — if you lack the means, don't put your own bed at risk. Practical wisdom keeps life simple.

If you have nothing to pay with, your bed will be taken from under you. Promises without provision lead to painful consequences.

Don't move the ancient boundary stones that your ancestors set in place. Some traditions exist to protect what matters.

Skilled workers will serve before kings rather than ordinary people. Excellence in your craft opens doors to extraordinary opportunities.