Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all. |
The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. |
The rich and the poor have a common bond, The LORD is the maker of them all. |
Proverbs 22:2 |
Commentary
God made both the rich and the poor (v. 2), and both are important to Him. (See Luke 6:20-26; James 2:1-13.)
Wiersbe, W. W. (1997, c1991). With the word Bible commentary (Pr 22:1). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
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Although the poor will remain a part of society (Deut. 15:11; Matt. 26:11), the Bible instructs the righteous to show concern for them.
Although the poor will remain a part of society (Deut. 15:11; Matt. 26:11), the Bible instructs the righteous to show concern for them.
Youngblood, R. F., Bruce, F. F., Harrison, R. K., & Thomas Nelson Publishers. (1995). Nelson's new illustrated Bible dictionary. Rev. ed. of: Nelson's illustrated Bible dictionary.; Includes index. Nashville: T. Nelson.