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He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.
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If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
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He who misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
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Blessed is the man who fears the LORD always; but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
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Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
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If a man is burdened with the blood of another, let him be a fugitive until death; let no one help him.
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He who walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways will fall into a pit.