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15 The (A)rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
The (B)ruin of the poor is their poverty.

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15 The (A)rich man’s wealth is his [a]fortress,
The (B)ruin of the poor is their poverty.

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  1. Proverbs 10:15 Lit strong city

The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth,
But the poor hears no rebuke.

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The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth,
But the poor hears no rebuke.

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16 (A)Better is a little with the [a]fear of Yahweh
Than great treasure and turmoil with it.

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  1. Proverbs 15:16 Or reverence

16 (A)Better is a little with the [a]fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and turmoil with it.

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  1. Proverbs 15:16 Or reverence

Better is a little with righteousness
Than great produce with injustice.

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Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income with injustice.

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27 He who (A)gives to the poor will never want,
But he who [a]shuts his eyes will have many curses.

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  1. Proverbs 28:27 Lit hides

27 He who (A)gives to the poor will never want,
But he who [a]shuts his eyes will have many curses.

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  1. Proverbs 28:27 Lit hides

The (A)righteous knows the cause of the poor,
The wicked does not understand that knowledge.

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The (A)righteous [a]is concerned for the rights of the poor,
The wicked does not understand such [b]concern.

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  1. Proverbs 29:7 Lit knows the cause
  2. Proverbs 29:7 Lit knowledge

14 If a (A)king judges the poor with truth,
His (B)throne will be established forever.

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14 If a (A)king judges the poor with truth,
His (B)throne will be established forever.

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