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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 By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and of knowledge, its stability is prolonged. |
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| 3 A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is 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 Jehovah understand everything. |
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| 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich. |
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| 7 Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father. |
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| 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor. |
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| 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. |
Shall be abomination – Shall not be heard. R2024:1
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| 10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good. |
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| 11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. |
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| 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves. |
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| 13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. |
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| 14 Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil. |
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| 15 A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people. |
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| 16 The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. |
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| 17 A man laden with the blood of any person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him. |
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| 18 Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in his double ways, shall fall in one of them2. |
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| 19 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough. |
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| 20 A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. |
Abound with blessings – Proportionate to his faithfulness and zeal. R3869:6
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| 21 To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress. |
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| 22 He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him. |
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| 23 He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. |
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| 24 Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer. |
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| 25 He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat. |
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| 26 He that confideth 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 withdraweth 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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