[1]  The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

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[2]  For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

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[3]  A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

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[4]  They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

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[5]  Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

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[6]  Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.

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[7]  Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

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[8]  He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

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[9]  He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

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[10]  Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

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[11]  The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

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[12]  When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

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[13]  He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

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[14]  Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

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[15]  Asa roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So isa wicked ruler over a poor people.

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[16]  The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; Buthe that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

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[17]  A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

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[18]  Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

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[19]  He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

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[20]  A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

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[21]  To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

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[22]  He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

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[23]  He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

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[24]  Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

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[25]  He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

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[26]  He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

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[27]  He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

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[28]  When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

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