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Proverbs 22:20-27 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

20. Have I not written for you thirty sayings,containing counsels and knowledge,

21. To teach you trulyhow to give a dependable report to one who sends you?

22. Do not rob the poor because they are poor,nor crush the needy at the gate;

23. For the Lord will defend their cause,and will plunder those who plunder them.

24. Do not be friendly with hotheads,nor associate with the wrathful,

25. Lest you learn their ways,and become ensnared.

26. Do not be one of those who give their hand in pledge,those who become surety for debts;

27. For if you are unable to pay,your bed will be taken from under you.

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