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Those who abandon Torah praise the wicked, but those who keep Torah fight them.
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Evil people don't understand justice, but those who seek ADONAI understand everything.
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Better to be poor and live an honest life than be crooked in one's ways, though rich.
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A wise son observes Torah, but a friend of those lacking restraint shames his father.
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He who increases his wealth by charging exorbitant interest amasses it for someone who will bestow it on the poor.
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If a person will not listen to Torah, even his prayer is an abomination.
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Whoever causes the honest to pursue evil ways will himself fall into his own pit, but the pure-hearted will inherit good.
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The rich man is wise in his own view, but the poor who has discernment sees through him.
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When the just are triumphant, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked rise up, people hide.
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He who conceals his sins will not succeed; he who confesses and abandons them will gain mercy.
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Happy the person who is never without fear, but he who hardens his heart will fall into misfortune.