15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
15 The (A)rich person’s wealth is his [a]fortress,The (B)ruin of the poor is their poverty.
8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
8 The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth,But the poor hears no rebuke.
16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
16 (A)Better is a little with [a]the fear of the LordThan great treasure, and turmoil with [b]the treasure.
8 Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
8 Better is a little with righteousnessThan great income with injustice.
27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
27 One who (A)gives to the poor will never lack anything,But one who [a]shuts his eyes will have many curses.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
7 The (A)righteous [a]is concerned for the rights of the poor;The wicked does not understand such [b]concern.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
14 If a (A)king judges the poor with truth,His (B)throne will be established forever.
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