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The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
9 I
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.
5 I
3
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
9 I
4
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
19 I
5
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
14 I
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Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
4 I
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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
5 I
8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
19 I
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.
4 I
11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
18 I
14
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
9 I
15
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
3 I
17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
10 I
19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
5 I
20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
7 I
21
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
5 I
22
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
2 I
23
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
4 I
24
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.
7 I
26
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
19 I
27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
6 I
28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
4 I