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1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
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2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
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3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
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4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
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5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
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6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
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7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
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8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
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9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
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10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
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11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
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13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
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14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
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16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
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17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
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18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
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19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
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20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
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21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
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22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
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23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
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24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
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25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
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26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
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27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
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28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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- 1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
- 2 By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
- 3 A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
- 4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them.
- 5 Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
- 6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich.
- 7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
- 8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
- 9 He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
- 10 He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.
- 11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
- 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
- 13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.
- 14 How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
- 15 Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
- 16 A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
- 17 A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
- 18 He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once.
- 19 He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.
- 20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
- 21 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
- 22 A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him.
- 23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue.
- 24 He who robs his father or his mother And says, “It is not a transgression,” Is the companion of a man who destroys.
- 25 An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
- 26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
- 27 He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
- 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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