Proverbs 22:8-10

New Life Version

⁸He who plants sin will gather trouble, and the heavy stick of his anger will break.

⁹He who gives much will be honored, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

¹⁰Send away the man who laughs at the truth, and arguing, fighting and shame will stop.

Proverbs 22:8-10

New International Version

⁸Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,^(A)
and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.^(B)

⁹The generous will themselves be blessed,^(C)
for they share their food with the poor.^(D)

¹⁰Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
quarrels and insults are ended.^(E)

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