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When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide themselves.
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The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
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Happy is the one who is always reverent, but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
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A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.
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A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates unjust gain prolongs his life.
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A man burdened by bloodguilt will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him.
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The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong will suddenly fall.
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The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
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A faithful man will have many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.
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It is not good to show partiality- yet a man may sin for a piece of bread.
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A greedy man is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn't know that poverty will come to him.