Proverbs 22:5-13

⁵Arms and swords are in the way of the perverse: but he that keepeth his own soul departeth far from them.

⁶It is a proverb: A young man according to his way, even when he is old he will not depart from it.

⁷The rich ruleth over the poor: and the borrower is servant to him that lendeth.

⁸He that soweth iniquity shall reap evils, and with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed.

⁹He that is inclined to mercy shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers.

¹⁰Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out with him, and quarrels and reproaches shall cease.

¹¹He that loveth cleanness of heart, for the grace of his lips shall have the king for his friend.

¹²The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown.

¹³The slothful man saith: There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the midst of the streets.