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22 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,
    and loving favor rather than silver and gold.

The rich and poor have this in common,
    the Lord is the maker of them all.

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The rich rules over the poor,
    and the borrower is servant to the lender.

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He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed,
    for he gives of his bread to the poor.

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16 He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches,
    and he who gives to the rich, will surely come to want.

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Saying Four

26 Do not be one of those who shakes hands in a pledge,
    or of those who use securities for debts;
27 if you have nothing to pay,
    why should he take away your bed from under you?

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