Proverbs 22

Message
4 True humility and fear of the Lord
lead to riches, honor, and long life.

Commands
6 Direct your children onto the right path,
and when they are older, they will not leave it.

Promise
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.


Warning
5 Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road;
whoever values life will avoid it.
15 A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness,
but physical discipline will drive it far away.
16 A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor
or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.

Application and Prayer
humility- someone who does not think that he or she is better or more important than others