6 Point your kids in the right direction - when they're old they won't be lost.
7 The poor are always ruled over by the rich, so don't borrow and put yourself under their power.
8 Whoever sows sin reaps weeds, and bullying anger sputters into nothing.
9 Generous hands are blessed hands because they give bread to the poor.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:6-9
Commentary on Proverbs 22:6
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Train children, not in the way they would go, that of their corrupt hearts, but in the way they should go; in which, if you love them, you would have them go. As soon as possible every child should be led to the knowledge of the Saviour.
Commentary on Proverbs 22:7
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This shows how important it is for every man to keep out of debt. As to the things of this life, there is a difference between the rich and the poor; but let the poor remember, it is the Lord that made the difference.
Commentary on Proverbs 22:8
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The power which many abuse, will soon fail them.
Commentary on Proverbs 22:9
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He that seeks to relieve the wants and miseries of others shall be blessed.