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A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor person with understanding sees right through him.
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When righteous people triumph, there is great glory, but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.
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Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper. Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion.
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Blessed is the one who is always fearful [of sin], but whoever is hard-hearted falls into disaster.
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[Like] a roaring lion and a charging bear, [so] a wicked ruler is a threat to poor people.
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A leader without understanding taxes [his people] heavily, but those who hate unjust gain will live longer.
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A person burdened with the guilt of murder will be a fugitive down to his grave. No one will help him.
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Whoever lives honestly will be safe. Whoever lives dishonestly will fall all at once.
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Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat. Whoever chases unrealistic dreams will have plenty of nothing.
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A trustworthy person has many blessings, but anyone in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.
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Showing partiality is not good, because some people will turn on you even for a piece of bread.