Proverbs 10:15
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15 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city;(A)
the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
Proverbs 13:8
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8 Riches are a ransom for a person’s life,(A)
but a poor person hears no threat.
Proverbs 15:16
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16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 16:8
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8 Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice.(A)
Proverbs 28:27
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27 The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away[a]
will receive many curses.(A)
Footnotes
- 28:27 Lit who shuts his eyes
Proverbs 29:7
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7 The righteous person knows the rights[a] of the poor,(A)
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
Footnotes
- 29:7 Lit justice
Proverbs 29:14
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14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—
his throne will be established forever.(A)
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