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8 One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest gathers it for another who is kind to 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 When one will not listen to the law, even one's prayers are an abomination.
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If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.
10 Those who mislead the upright into evil ways will fall into pits of their own making, but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.
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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 is wise in self-esteem, but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.
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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 the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked prevail, people go into hiding.
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When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
13 No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain 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 one who is never without fear, but one who is hard-hearted will fall into calamity.
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Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.
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A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
17 If someone is burdened with the blood of another, let that killer be a fugitive until death; let no one offer assistance.
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Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder will seek refuge in the grave; let no one hold them back.
18 One who walks in integrity will be safe, but whoever follows crooked ways will fall into the Pit.
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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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