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For the transgression of a land many [are] its princes: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
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A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
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They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
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Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
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Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [is] rich.
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He who keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father.
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He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
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Whoever causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession.
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The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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When righteous [men] rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.