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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish. |
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