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Proverbs 22:22
New Catholic Bible
Proverbs 22:22
New Catholic Bible
Practical Counsels[a]
22 Do not rob the poor because they are helpless
or oppress the needy at the gate.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:22 These are practical counsels inspired by respect for the poor, by prudence, and by the sense of justice. These virtues are essential for a responsible society. The ending remains obscure: one notes that the capable person quickly reaches the level of success, a simple fact about which no judgment is made.