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One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.
Thirty Sayings of the Wise
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17 Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach,
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for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips.
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So that your trust may be in the LORD, I teach you today, even you.
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Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge,
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teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve?
Saying 2
22 Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court,
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for the LORD will take up their case and will exact life for life.
Saying 3
24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered,
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or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.
Saying 4
26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts;