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The profits of the wicked are illusory; but those who sow righteousness gain a true reward.
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Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuer of evil goes to his own death.
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The crooked-hearted are an abomination to ADONAI, but those sincere in their ways are his delight.
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Depend on it: the evil will not go unpunished; but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
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Like a gold ring in the snout of a pig is a beautiful woman who lacks good sense.
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The righteous desire only good, but what the wicked hope for brings wrath.
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Some give freely and still get richer, while others are stingy but grow still poorer.
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The person who blesses others will prosper; he who satisfies others will be satisfied himself.
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The people will curse him who withholds grain; but if he sells it, blessings will be on his head.
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He who strives for good obtains favor, but he who searches for evil - it comes to him!
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He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like sprouting leaves.