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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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