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15 As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; So is a wicked ruler over a poor people. 16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. 17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him. 18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. 19 He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough. 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished. 21 To have respect of persons is not good; For a man will transgress for a piece of bread. 22 He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him. 23 He that rebuketh a man shall in the end find more favour Than he that flattereth with the tongue. 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: 'It is no transgression', The same is the companion of a destroyer. 25 He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified. 26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape. 27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. Proverbs 28:15-28, JPS Tanakh 1917. Public domain.
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