1The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

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Deuteronomy 28:7, Deuteronomy 28:7, Psalms 53:5, Psalms 53:5, Isaiah 26:3

2In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

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Genesis 45:5, Genesis 45:8, 1 Kings 16:8, 1 Kings 16:29, 1 Kings 15:28

3A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

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Matthew 18:28, Matthew 18:30, Matthew 18:28, Matthew 18:30

4Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked; but those who keep the Law contend with them.

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Romans 1:32, Romans 1:32, Ephesians 5:11, Ephesians 5:11, Matthew 14:4

5Evil men do not understand justice; but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.

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1 John 2:27, 1 John 2:27, James 1:5, James 1:5, 1 John 2:20

6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

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Proverbs 19:1, Proverbs 19:1, Proverbs 28:18, Proverbs 28:18, Luke 16:19

7Whoever keeps the Law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

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1 Peter 4:3, 1 Peter 4:4, Proverbs 29:3, 1 Peter 4:3, 1 Peter 4:4

8He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

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Proverbs 13:22, Job 27:16, Job 27:17, Proverbs 13:22, Job 27:16

9He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer is an abomination.

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Psalms 66:18, Psalms 66:18, 2 Timothy 4:3, 2 Timothy 4:4, 2 Timothy 4:3

10Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

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Proverbs 26:27, Proverbs 26:27, Galatians 2:4, Psalms 37:25, Psalms 37:26

11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

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Proverbs 18:17, Proverbs 18:17, Proverbs 26:16, Romans 12:16, Ecclesiastes 9:15

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

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Proverbs 29:2, Proverbs 29:2, Proverbs 11:10, Proverbs 11:10, Proverbs 28:28

13He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

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1 John 1:8, 1 John 1:10, 1 John 1:8, 1 John 1:10, Psalms 32:3

14Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

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Proverbs 23:17, Proverbs 23:17, Psalms 2:11, Psalms 2:11, Isaiah 66:2

15As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

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Matthew 2:16, Matthew 2:16, Proverbs 20:2, 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 19:12

16A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

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Exodus 18:21, Exodus 18:21, Jeremiah 22:15, Jeremiah 22:17, 1 Kings 12:10

17A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.

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Genesis 9:6, Genesis 9:6, Exodus 21:14, 1 Kings 21:19, Exodus 21:14

18Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

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Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 28:6, Proverbs 28:6, Psalms 84:11

19One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

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Proverbs 12:11, Proverbs 12:11, Luke 15:12, Luke 15:17, Proverbs 27:23

20A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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Luke 16:10, Luke 16:12, Luke 16:10, Luke 16:12, Proverbs 13:11

21To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

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Proverbs 24:23, Ezekiel 13:19, Proverbs 18:5, Proverbs 24:23, Ezekiel 13:19

22A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

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1 Timothy 6:9, Proverbs 23:6, 1 Timothy 6:9, Proverbs 23:6, Proverbs 28:20

23One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.

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Proverbs 27:5, Proverbs 27:6, Proverbs 27:5, Proverbs 27:6, Psalms 141:5

24Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.

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Proverbs 18:9, Proverbs 19:26, Proverbs 18:9, Proverbs 19:26, Matthew 15:4

25One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

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1 Timothy 6:6, Proverbs 11:25, 1 Timothy 6:6, Proverbs 11:25, Proverbs 10:12

26One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

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Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 3:5, Jeremiah 17:9, Jeremiah 17:9, Job 28:28

27One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

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Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 11:24, Proverbs 11:24, Deuteronomy 15:7

28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

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Proverbs 29:2, Proverbs 29:2, Job 24:4, Job 24:4, Proverbs 28:12