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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1The wicked flee, though no one pursues, but the righteous are bold like a lion. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3A poor man who oppresses the weak is like a rainstorm that destroys all the crops. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked, but whoever keeps it fights them. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Evil men don't understand justice, but whoever seeks the LORD understands it all. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6It's better to be poor and live a blameless life than to be rich but crooked in one's lifestyle. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant interest collects it for someone who is kind to the poor. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9If someone quits listening to the Law even his prayer is detestable. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Whoever misleads the upright along an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory, but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15A roaring lion and a charging bear— that's what a wicked tyrant is over poor people. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16A Commander-in-Chief who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding, but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17A guilty man tormented by bloodshed will be a lifelong fugitive; let no one support him. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Whoever lives blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverted will fall without warning. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19Whoever works his farmland will have abundant food, but whoever chases fantasies will become very poor. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20The faithful man will prosper with blessings, but whoever is in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21To show partiality isn't good, yet for a piece of bread the valiant will transgress. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22The miser is in a hurry to get wealthy, but he isn't aware that poverty will catch up with him. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26Whoever trusts in himself is foolish, but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27Whoever gives to the poor will never lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty will be cursed. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28When the wicked rise to power, people hide themselves, but when the wicked perish, the righteous increase. |
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