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Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity, Than a person who is crooked, though he is rich.

Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

One who increases his wealth by interest of any kind, Collects it for one who is gracious to the poor.

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

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

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

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

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

A faithful person will abound with blessings, But one who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.

A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

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

He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

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

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.