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Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
13
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.
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Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
15
A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
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A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
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Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them].
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He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
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A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.