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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Whoso 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. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. |
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