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Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
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One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
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One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
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Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good.
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The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
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When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
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He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
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Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
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Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people.
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A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
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A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him.