Proverbs 10:15
New International Reader's Version
15 The wealth of rich people is like a city that makes them feel safe.
But having nothing destroys those who are poor.
Proverbs 13:8
New International Reader's Version
8 A person’s riches might save their life.
But a poor person is not able to do anything about danger.
Proverbs 15:16
New International Reader's Version
16 It is better to have respect for the Lord and have little
than to be rich and have trouble.
Proverbs 16:8
New International Reader's Version
8 It is better to have a little and do right
than to have a lot and be unfair.
Proverbs 28:27
New International Reader's Version
27 Those who give to poor people will have all they need.
But those who close their eyes to the poor will receive many curses.
Proverbs 29:7
New International Reader's Version
7 Those who do what is right want to treat poor people fairly.
But those who do what is wrong don’t care about the poor.
Proverbs 29:14
New International Reader's Version
14 If a king judges poor people fairly,
his throne will always be secure.
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