Proverbs 22:2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. I. CLEARLY STATE THE SUBJECT. II. SHOW THAT IT IS THE WILL OF GOD THAT THERE SHOULD BE DISTINCTIONS OF RICH AND POOR IN THE WORLD. 1. Evident from Scriptures. 2. It is not inconsistent with God's justice, and is an argument for His wisdom. III. APPLICATIONS. 1. The rich should always acknowlege God in all their enjoyments. 2. The poor should be contented. 3. Apart from riches and poverty, all men are equal — they have the same nature, the same care of Providence, the same Christian privileges, and the same judgment. (H. Grove.) Parallel Verses KJV: The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.WEB: The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all. |
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