1The wicked flee when no one pursueth; But the righteous is as bold as a lion.

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

2Through the transgression of a land many are its rulers; But through men of prudence and understanding the prince shall live long.

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

3A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

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

4They who forsake the law praise the wicked; But they 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

5Wicked men understand not equity; But they who seek the LORD understand all things.

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

6Better is a poor man who walketh in uprightness, Than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

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

7He that keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is the companion of prodigals bringeth shame on 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 that increaseth his substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity the poor.

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

9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be an abomination.

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

10He that causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way Shall himself fall into his own pit; But the upright shall have good things in possession.

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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 conceit; But the poor man, who hath understanding, will search him through.

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

12When the righteous rejoice, there is great glorying; But, when the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves.

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

13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; But he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

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

14Happy the man who feareth always! But he who hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

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

15As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, So is a wicked ruler over a needy people.

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

16The prince who is weak in understanding is great in oppression; But he who hateth unjust gain shall prolong his 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 burdened with life-blood—Let him flee to the pit! let no man stay him!

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

18He who walketh uprightly shall be safe; But he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

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

19He who tilleth his land shall have bread enough; And he that followeth after worthless persons shall have poverty enough.

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

20A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.

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

21To have respect to persons is not good; Since for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

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

22He who hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, And considereth not that poverty will come upon him.

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

23He who rebuketh a man shall afterwards find favor More than he who flattereth with his tongue.

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

24Whoso stealeth from his father or his mother, And saith, "It is no transgression," The same is the companion of a robber.

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

25He who is of a proud heart stirreth up strife; But he that trusteth in the LORD shall be rich.

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

26He who trusteth in his own understanding is a fool; But he who walketh wisely shall be delivered.

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

27He who giveth to the poor shall not want; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

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

28When the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves; But, when they perish, the righteous increase.

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