Proverbs 22:24

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22 Do not rob the ^apoor because he is poor,
Nor oppress the afflicted at the gate;

23 ^aFor the Lord will plead their cause,
And plunder the soul of those who plunder them.

24 Make no friendship with an angry man,
And with a ^afurious man do not go,

25 Lest you learn his ways
And set a snare for your soul.

26 ^aDo not be one of those who¹ shakes hands in a pledge,
One of those who is¹ surety for debts;

27 If you have nothing with which to pay,
Why should he take away your bed from under you?

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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Proverbs 22:24

Make no friendship with an angry man - Spirit has a wonderful and unaccountable influence upon spirit. From those with whom we associate we acquire habits, and learn their ways, imbibe their spirit, show their tempers and walk in their steps. We cannot be too choice of our company, for we may soon learn ways that will be a snare to our soul.

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