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New International Version NIV
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
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Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
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If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.
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.
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Whoever leads the upright along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
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When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
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Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
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Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
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A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
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Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder will seek refuge in the grave; let no one hold them back.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
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The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit.
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