Proverbs 22:2
The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
*The rich and poore meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 29.13.
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- 1 Samuel 2:7Rank 2 from verse 2
- Proverbs 14:31Rank 3 from verse 2
19How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.
19*How much lesse to him that accepteth not the persons of Princes, nor regardeth the rich more then the poore? for they all are the woorke of his hands.
- Proverbs 29:13Rank 5 from verse 2
- James 2:2–5Rank 6 from verse 2
2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
3And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
4Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
2For if there come vnto your †assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poore man, in vile raiment:
3And yee haue respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say vnto him, Sit thou here ‖in a good place: and say to the poore, Stand thou there, or sit here vnder my footstoole:
4Are yee not then partiall in your selues, and are become iudges of euill thoughts?
5Hearken, my beloued brethren, Hath not God chosen the poore of this world, rich in faith, and heires of ‖the kingdome, which hee hath promised to them that loue him?
- 1 Corinthians 12:21Rank 7 from verse 2
- Psalms 49:1–2Rank 8 from verse 2
- Luke 16:19–20Rank 9 from verse 2
19¶ There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
20And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
19¶ There was a certaine rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linnen, and fared sumptuously euery day.
20And there was a certaine begger named Lazarus, which was layde at his gate full of sores,
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Proverbs 22:2
Possessing abundance, wealth, resources, value, fruitfulness, or fullness.
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1. Lacking material means. 2. Afflicted, lowly, or humble.
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Sense 1: To come or bring together, encounter, assemble, or join. Sense 2: Fitting, suitable, proper, worthy, or qualified.
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In one place, company, time, purpose, or united condition.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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One who makes, forms, creates, prepares, or brings something into being; in references to God, the Creator.
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1A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
1¶ *‖A Good name is rather to be chosen then great riches, and louing fauour rather then siluer & golde.
2The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
2*The rich and poore meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
Selected passage3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
3*A prudent man foreseeth the euill, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished.