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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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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
10
Whoever 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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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, a man is hidden.
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He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
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Happy [is] the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15
[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.
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The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
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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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He who walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once.