1
The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.
2
For the sins of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.
3
A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.
4
They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.
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Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.
6
Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.
7
He that keepeth the law, is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.
8
He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.
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He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be an abomination.