Proverbs 22

Proverbs 22 teaches that a good reputation is more valuable than wealth, and emphasizes ethical treatment of the poor and vulnerable, warning against exploitation and oppression.[1][2] The chapter also provides wisdom on avoiding angry people, avoiding debt and financial pledges, respecting ancestral boundaries, and recognizing that diligent workers will gain prominence, while warning against laziness, adultery, and foolishness.[1][2]