Proverbs 22 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Proverbs 22
1A good name is to be chosen aboue great riches, and louing fauour is aboue siluer and aboue golde.
2The rich and poore meete together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
3A prudent man seeth the plague, and hideth himselfe: but the foolish goe on still, and are punished.
4The rewarde of humilitie, and the feare of God is riches, and glory, and life.
5Thornes and snares are in the way of the frowarde: but he that regardeth his soule, will depart farre from them.
6Teache a childe in the trade of his way, and when he is olde, he shall not depart from it.
7The rich ruleth the poore, and the borower is seruant to the man that lendeth.
8He that soweth iniquitie, shall reape affliction, and the rodde of his anger shall faile.
9He that hath a good eye, he shalbe blessed: for he giueth of his bread vnto the poore.
10Cast out the scorner, and strife shall go out: so contention and reproche shall cease.
11Hee that loueth purenesse of heart for the grace of his lippes, the King shalbe his friend.
12The eyes of the Lord preserue knowledge: but hee ouerthroweth the wordes of the transgressour.
13The slouthfull man saith, A lyon is without, I shall be slaine in the streete.
14The mouth of strage women is as a deepe pit: he with whom the Lord is angry, shall fall therein.
15Foolishnesse is bounde in the heart of a childe: but the rodde of correction shall driue it away from him.
16Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase him selfe, and giueth vnto the riche, shall surely come to pouertie.
17Incline thine eare, and heare the wordes of the wise, and apply thine heart vnto my knowledge.
18For it shalbe pleasant, if thou keepe them in thy bellie, and if they be directed together in thy lippes.
19That thy confidence may be in the Lord, I haue shewed thee this day: thou therefore take heede.
20Haue not I written vnto thee three times in counsels and knowledge,
21That I might shewe thee the assurance of the wordes of trueth to answere the wordes of trueth to them that sende to thee?
22Robbe not the poore, because hee is poore, neither oppresse the afflicted in iudgement.
23For the Lord will defende their cause, and spoyle the soule of those that spoyle them.
24Make no friendship with an angrie man, neither goe with the furious man,
25Least thou learne his wayes, and receiue destruction to thy soule.
26Be not thou of them that touch the hand, nor among them that are suretie for debts.
27If thou hast nothing to paye, why causest thou that he should take thy bed from vnder thee?
28Thou shalt not remooue the ancient bounds which thy fathers haue made.
29Thou seest that a diligent man in his businesse standeth before Kings, and standeth not before the base sort.
Proverbs 22
1A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
4By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
7The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
10Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
11He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
12The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
13The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
14The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein.
15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
19That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
20Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
21That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
22Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
23For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
24Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
25Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
26Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.
27If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
28Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.
29Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Proverbs 22
Geneva Bible 1599 (Geneva1599)
An influential Reformation-era English Bible used widely in early modern Protestantism. Known for its historic impact and distinctive style. Great for readers exploring classic English and the heritage of early study Bibles.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 22:16
"Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase him selfe, and giueth vnto the riche, shall surely come to pouertie."
"He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want."
