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Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law- even his prayer is detestable.
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The one who leads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
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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.