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The rich man is wise in his own view, but the poor who has discernment sees through him.
12
When the just are triumphant, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked rise up, people hide.
13
He who conceals his sins will not succeed; he who confesses and abandons them will gain mercy.
14
Happy the person who is never without fear, but he who hardens his heart will fall into misfortune.
15
Like a roaring lion or a bear prowling for food is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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A prince without discernment is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates greed will prolong his life.
17
Let a man weighed down with anyone's blood flee to a pit; give him no support.
18
Whoever lives blamelessly will be saved, but he whose ways are crooked will fall in one [of those ways].
19
He who farms his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows futilities will have plenty of poverty.
20
A trustworthy person will receive many blessings, but one rushing to get rich will not go unpunished.
21
To show partiality is not good, though a person may do wrong for a crust of bread.