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Proverbs 22:7-11 Good News Bible (GNB)

7. Poor people are slaves of the rich. Borrow money and you are the lender's slave.

8. If you sow the seeds of injustice, disaster will spring up, and your oppression of others will end.

9. Be generous and share your food with the poor. You will be blessed for it.

10. Get rid of a conceited person, and then there will be no more arguments, quarrelling, or calling of names.

11. If you love purity of heart and graciousness of speech, the king will be your friend.