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Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are twisted.
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Further, without knowledge desire is not good; and he who is over-quick in acting goes out of the right way.
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By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.
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Wealth makes a great number of friends; but the poor man is parted from his friend.
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A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will not go free.
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Great numbers will make attempts to get the approval of a ruler: and every man is the special friend of him who has something to give.
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All the brothers of the poor man are against him: how much more do his friends go far from him! ...
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He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.
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A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will be cut off.
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Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.