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Hebrew Names Version HNV
1 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.
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The wicked flee when no one pursues; But the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
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In rebellion, a land has many rulers, But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
3 A poor person who oppresses the poor is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
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A needy man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
4 To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them.
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Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; But those who keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil people don’t understand justice, but those who follow the LORD understand completely.
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Evil men don't understand justice; But those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
6 Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich.
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Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, Than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
7 Young people who obey the law are wise; those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.
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Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 Income from charging high interest rates will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
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He who increases his wealth by excessive interest Gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
9 God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law.
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He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Those who lead good people along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the honest will inherit good things.
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Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He will fall into his own trap; But the blameless will inherit good.
11 Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
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The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
12 When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
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He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, But whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14 Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
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Blessed is the man who always fears; But one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.
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As a roaring lion or a charging bear, So is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
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The ruler who lacks judgment is a great tyrant. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
17 A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don’t protect him!
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A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; No one will support him.
18 The blameless will be rescued from harm, but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.
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Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; But one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
19 A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.
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One who works his land will have an abundance of food; But one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20 The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.
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A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.
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To show partiality is not good; Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22 Greedy people try to get rich quick but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.
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A stingy man hurries after riches, And doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery.
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One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue.
24 Anyone who steals from his father and mother and says, “What’s wrong with that?” is no better than a murderer.
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Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.
25 Greed causes fighting; trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.
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One who is greedy stirs up strife; But one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26 Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.
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One who trusts in himself is a fool; But one who walks in wisdom, he is kept safe.
27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
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One who gives to the poor has no lack; But one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
28 When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding. When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flourish.
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When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous thrive.
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