Proverbs 22:28·~1 min
Saying 5
The hearer is forbidden to move the ancient boundary marker established by the fathers. Wisdom here respects inherited limits and rejects gain through quiet encroachment.
D28o not move an ancient boundary stone
Section summaryThe fifth saying forbids moving the ancient boundary stone set by earlier generations, treating inherited landmarks as morally significant. Wisdom here honors limits, inheritance, and the justice embedded in received order rather than using stealth to enlarge oneself at another's expense.
Role in the chapterThis section functions as a brief warning against encroaching greed. Its work is to preserve justice by honoring established boundaries.