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1 The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
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1 The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
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2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
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2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
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3 A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.
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3 A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.
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4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
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4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
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5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
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5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
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6 Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
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6 Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
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7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
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7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
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8 He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
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8 He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
