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Proverbs - ch 28 v 1 - 20
- The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
- In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
- A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
- Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
- Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
- Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
- Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
- He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
- He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
- Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
- The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
- When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
- He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
- Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
- As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
- A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
- A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.
- Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
- One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
- A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
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