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Proverbs 22:21-26 New International Version (NIV)

21. teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve?

22. Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court,

23. for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.

24. Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered,

25. or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.

26. Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts;