Proverbs 22:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 22:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 22:2 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 22:2 — KJV
“The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.”
— Proverbs 22:2 (KJV)
Proverbs 22:2 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:2
“The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. the deceitful...: or, the usurer”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:2: poor, meet, together
“The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls. give more: Heb. multiply give less: Heb. diminish”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:2: rich, poor, lord
“And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:2: rich, poor, lord
“The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:2: rich, poor, lord
“And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:2: rich, poor, lord
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