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The wicked ^(C1)flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are ^(F1)bold as a lion.

Due to a ^(F1)wrongdoing of ^(F2)a land its leaders are ^(C1)many, But ^(C2)by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.

A ^(C1)poor man who oppresses the helpless Is like a driving rain ^(F1)which leaves no food.

Those who abandon the Law ^(C1)praise the wicked, But those who keep the Law ^(C2)strive against them.

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.

To ^(F1)(C1)show partiality is not good, ^(C2)Because for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.

A person with an ^(C1)evil eye ^(C2)hurries after wealth And does not know that poverty will come upon him.

One who ^(C1)rebukes a person will afterward find more favor Than one who ^(C2)flatters with the tongue.

He who ^(C1)robs his father or his mother And says, "There is no wrong done," Is the ^(C2)companion of a person who destroys.

An ^(F1)arrogant person ^(C1)stirs up strife, But one who ^(C2)trusts in the LORD ^(C3)will ^(F2)prosper.

One who ^(C1)trusts in his own heart is a fool, But one who walks wisely will flee to safety.

One who ^(C1)gives to the poor will never lack anything, But one who ^(F1)shuts his eyes will have many curses.

When the wicked rise, people hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.