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Evil people ^(C1)do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD ^(C2)understand everything.

^(C1)Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity, Than a person who is ^(F1)crooked, though he is rich.

He who keeps the Law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of ^(C1)gluttons humiliates his father.

One who increases his wealth by ^(F1)(C1)interest of any kind, Collects it ^(C2)for one who is gracious to the poor.

One who turns his ear away from listening to the Law, Even his ^(C1)prayer is an abomination.

One who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will ^(C1)himself fall into his own pit, But the ^(C2)blameless will inherit good.

The rich person is ^(C1)wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding ^(F1)sees through him.

When the ^(C1)righteous triumph, there is great glory, But ^(C2)when the wicked rise, people ^(F1)hide themselves.

One who ^(C1)conceals his wrongdoings will not prosper, But one who ^(C2)confesses and abandons them will find compassion.

How blessed is the person who ^(C1)fears always, But one who ^(C2)hardens his heart will fall into disaster.

Like a ^(C1)roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a ^(C2)wicked ruler over a poor people.

A ^(C1)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

A person who is ^(C1)burdened with the guilt of human blood Will ^(F1)be a fugitive until death; no one is to support him!

One who walks blamelessly will receive help, But one who is ^(F1)(C1)crooked will fall all at once.

^(C1)One who works his land will ^(C2)have plenty of food, But one who follows empty pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

A ^(C1)faithful person will abound with blessings, But one who ^(C2)hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.