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18 But these sinners set up a deadly ambush;
    they lie in wait for their own lives.
19 These are the ways of all who seek unjust gain;
    it costs them their lives.

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16 Better a little with fear of the Lord
    than a great treasure with turmoil.

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27 Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house,
    but those who hate bribes will live.

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26 The lazy desire things constantly,
    but the righteous give without holding back.

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22 A good reputation is better than much wealth;
    high esteem is better than silver and gold.

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16 If you find honey, eat just the right amount;
    otherwise, you’ll get full and vomit it up.

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20 The grave[a] and the underworld[b] are never satisfied;
    and people’s eyes are never satisfied.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 27:20 Heb Sheol
  2. Proverbs 27:20 Heb Abaddon

Better to be poor and walk in innocence
    than to be on crooked paths and wealthy.

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Those who become rich through high interest rates
    gather money for those who are generous to the poor.

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22 The stingy try to get rich fast,
    unaware that loss will come to them.

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25 Greedy people stir up conflict,
    but those who trust the Lord become prosperous.

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A king gives stability to the land by justice,
    but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.

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