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8 He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him 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 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
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If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.
10 He who misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit; 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 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find 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 the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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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 who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he 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 Blessed is the man who fears the LORD always; but he who hardens his heart 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 he who hates unjust gain will 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 If a man is burdened with the blood of another, let him be a fugitive until death; let no one help 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 He who walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways will fall into a 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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