Bible Chapter Summary
Proverbs 22 Summary
Instruction and Prudent Living
A good name and favor are more valuable than riches. The prudent man avoids evil and hides himself from danger, while the simple are punished. Children must be trained in the right way; humility and the fear of the Lord bring true riches, honor, and life.
Key themes
Key verses
Proverbs 22:1
“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”
Proverbs 22:3
“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.”
Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:4
“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”
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