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In the house of the righteous is much treasure,
    but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

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16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh,
    than great treasure with trouble.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is,
    than a fattened calf with hatred.

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20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity.
    Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

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11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
    like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.

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Wealth adds many friends,
    but the poor is separated from his friend.

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21 An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning,
    won’t be blessed in the end.

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The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit;
    and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
Getting treasures by a lying tongue
    is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

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The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
    is wealth, honor, and life.

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The rich rule over the poor.
    The borrower is servant to the lender.

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16 Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich,
    both come to poverty.

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Don’t weary yourself to be rich.
    In your wisdom, show restraint.
Why do you set your eyes on that which is not?
    For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.

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

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