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Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son, but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
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He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
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Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way shall himself fall into his own pit, but the upright shall possess good things.
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The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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He that covereth his sins shall not prosper, but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
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Happy is the man that feareth God always, but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
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As a roaring lion and a ranging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
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The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor, but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.