Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23

Proverbs 22:1-2
New Living Translation
22 Choose a good reputation over great riches;
    being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.

2 The rich and poor have this in common:
    The Lord made them both.


Proverbs 22:8-9

8 Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster,
    and their reign of terror will come to an end.

9 Blessed are those who are generous,
    because they feed the poor.


Proverbs 22:22-23

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.