Proverbs
Chapters 22:18-24
Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version
18It will be good for you to remember these words and have them ready when they are needed.
19I will teach you these things now. I want you to trust the Lord.
20I have written 30 sayings for you. These are words of advice and wisdom.
21They will teach you things that you can know for sure to be true. Then you can give good answers to the one who sent you.
22It is easy to steal from the poor, but don’t do it. And don’t take advantage of them in court.
23The Lord is on their side. He supports the poor, and he will take from those who take from them.
24Don’t be friends with people who become angry easily. Don’t stay around quick-tempered people.