What are both a good reputation and being highly respected more valuable than?
A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold. (Pr 22:1 WEB)
How are the rich and poor alike in one important common trait?
The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord made them both. (Pr 22:2 CEB)
When should we do the intelligent thing and head for the hills to hide?
When you see trouble coming, don't be stupid and walk right into it— be smart and hide. (Pr 22:3 CEV)
What happens to those who deeply respect and humbly honor the Lord?
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. (Pr 22:4 ESV)
What dangers are in the path of the crooked? Should we avoid such people?
There are thorns and snares on the path of the crooked; the one who guards himself stays far from them. (Pr 22:5 HCSB)
How important is training our children in where they should go in life?
Train a child in the way appropriate for him, and when he becomes older, he will not turn from it. (Pr 22:6 ISV)
Who really rules a country no matter what political system we live under?
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. (Pr 22:7 KJV)
What happens to those who spread injustice? Will their oppression end?
He who sows unrighteousness will reap iniquity, And the rod of his fury will end. (Pr 22:8 LSB)
If there are two kinds of people, givers and takers, how are the givers blessed?
One who is generous will be blessed, Because he gives some of his food to the poor. (Pr 22:9 NASB)
What kind of person needs to be asked to leave a church, or a business?
Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended. (Pr 22:10 NIV)
What is the destiny of a person that is totally trustworthy and filled with grace?
He who loves purity of heart And has grace on his lips, The king will be his friend. (Pr 22:11 NKJV)
If God preserves true knowledge, what does he do with the words of deceitful liars?
The Lord preserves those with knowledge, but he ruins the plans of the treacherous. (Pr 22:12 NLT)
What kinds of excuses does a lazy person invent not to go to work?
The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!” (Pr 22:13 WEB)
What is the mouth of an adulterous, seducing woman like?
The mouth of a mysterious woman is a deep pit; those under the Lord’s wrath will fall in it. (Pr 22:14 CEB)
How can we help children to grow out of being young and foolish?
All children are foolish, but firm correction will make them change. (Pr 22:15 CEV)
What two bad practices bring consequences of poverty?
Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty. (Pr 22:16 ESV)
Wise Words
As we begin a new section of excellent sayings or words of the wise, who should we put our confidence in?
Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge. For it is pleasing if you keep them within you and if they are constantly on your lips. I have instructed you today—even you—so that your confidence may be in the Lord. Haven’t I written for you thirty [or excellent] sayings about counsel and knowledge, in order to teach you true and reliable words, so that you may give a dependable report to those who sent you? (Pr 22:17-21 HCSB)
How strongly does God defend the poor against those who would rob them?
Don’t rob the poor person because he is poor, and don’t crush the helpless in court, for the Lord will plead their case and ruin the lives of those who ruin them. (Pr 22:22-23 ISV)
Why should we not get too close to anyone with a bad temper?
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. (Pr 22:24-25 KJV)
Why should we not get our finances mixed up in other people’s debts?
Do not be among those who strike hands in pledge, Among those who become guarantors for debts. If you have nothing with which to pay, Why should he take your bed from under you? (Pr 22:26-27 LSB)
Should we be really careful not to disturb a property boundary marker?
Do not move the ancient boundary Which your fathers have set. (Pr 22:28 NASB)
What often happens to someone who diligently becomes a master in their craft?
Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank. (Pr 22:29 NIV)
What happens when we have confidence in the Son of God?
Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. (1 John 5:14 NKJV)
In whom do we put our confidence? You decide!