Proverbs 17:8
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8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it;
wherever he turns, it prospers.
Proverbs 17:23
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23 A wicked man takes a bribe out of a hidden place
to pervert the ways of judgment.
Proverbs 20:21
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21 An inheritance may be gained hastily at the beginning,
but the end of it will not be blessed.
Proverbs 21:3
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3 To do justice and judgment
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:6-8
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6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
is a vanity tossed back and forth by those who seek death.
7 The violence of the wicked will destroy them,
because they refuse to do justice.
8 The way of a guilty man is perverse;
but as for the pure, his work is right.
Proverbs 22:22-23
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Saying Two
22 Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
neither oppress the afflicted in the gate;
23 for the Lord will plead their cause,
and spoil the soul of those who spoiled them.
Proverbs 24:23-26
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More Sayings of the Wise
23 These things also belong to the wise:
It is not good to show partiality in judgment.
24 He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
him the people will curse; nations will abhor him.
25 But to those who rebuke him will be delight,
and a good blessing will come upon them.
26 Every man will kiss his lips
that gives a right answer.
Proverbs 28:3
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3 A poor man who oppresses the poor
is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.
Proverbs 28:6
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6 Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness
than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Proverbs 28:8
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8 He who by usury and unjust gain increases his substance
will gather it for him who will pity the poor.
Proverbs 31:8-9
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8 Open your mouth for the speechless
in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
9 Open your mouth, judge righteously,
and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
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