Proverbs 22:22-25
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
22 Do not rob the poor because they are poor,
nor crush the needy at the gate;[a]
23 For the Lord will defend their cause,(A)
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.
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