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Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
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He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
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He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
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As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
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Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.
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The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
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When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
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He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.
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Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.
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Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.
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The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.