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The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
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For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
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A needy man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
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They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
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Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
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Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.
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He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
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Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the perfect shall inherit good.
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The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
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Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
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A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
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Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
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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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A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
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To have respect of persons is not good: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
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He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
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He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
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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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He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
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He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
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He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
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When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.