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Proverbs 17:8
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8 A (A)bribe is a [a]charm in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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  1. Proverbs 17:8 Lit stone of grace
Listen to Proverbs 17:8, Proverbs 17:23, Proverbs 20:21, Proverbs 21:3, Proverbs 21:6-8, Proverbs 22:22-23, Proverbs 24:23-26, Proverbs 28:3, Proverbs 28:6, Proverbs 28:8, Proverbs 31:8-9
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Proverbs 17:8
New American Standard Bible 1995

8 A (A)bribe is a [a]charm in the sight of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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  1. Proverbs 17:8 Lit stone of favor
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Proverbs 17:23
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23 A wicked man receives a (A)bribe from the bosom
To (B)thrust aside the paths of justice.

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Proverbs 17:23
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23 A wicked man receives a (A)bribe from the bosom
To (B)pervert the ways of justice.

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Proverbs 20:21
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21 An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning
In the end will not be blessed.

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Proverbs 20:21
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21 An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.

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Proverbs 21:3
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3 To do (A)righteousness and justice
Is chosen by Yahweh over sacrifice.

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Proverbs 21:3
New American Standard Bible 1995

3 To do (A)righteousness and justice
Is desired by the Lord more than sacrifice.

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Proverbs 21:6-8
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6 (A)Working for treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting breath, by those who pursue (B)death.
7 The destruction of the wicked will drag them away,
Because they (C)refuse to do justice.
8 The way of a guilty man is (D)perverse,
But as for the pure, his work is upright.

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Proverbs 21:6-8
New American Standard Bible 1995

6 The (A)acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, the [a]pursuit of (B)death.
7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away,
Because they (C)refuse to act with justice.
8 The way of a guilty man is (D)crooked,
But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.

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  1. Proverbs 21:6 Lit seekers
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Proverbs 22:22-23
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22 (A)Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
And do not (B)crush the afflicted at the gate;
23 For Yahweh will (C)plead their case
And rob the soul of those who rob them.

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Proverbs 22:22-23
New American Standard Bible 1995

22 (A)Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
Or (B)crush the afflicted at the gate;
23 For the Lord will (C)plead their case
And [a]take the life of those who rob them.

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  1. Proverbs 22:23 Lit rob the soul
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Proverbs 24:23-26
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23 These also are (A)sayings of the wise.
To [a](B)show partiality in judgment is not good.
24 He (C)who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
(D)Peoples will curse him, nations will be indignant with him;
25 But (E)to those who reprove the wicked, it will be pleasant,
And a good blessing will come upon them.
26 He kisses the lips
Who responds with right words.

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  1. Proverbs 24:23 Lit recognize a face
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Proverbs 24:23-26
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23 These also are (A)sayings of the wise.
To [a](B)show partiality in judgment is not good.
24 He (C)who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
(D)Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him;
25 But (E)to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.
26 He kisses the lips
Who gives [b]a right answer.

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  1. Proverbs 24:23 Lit regard the face
  2. Proverbs 24:26 Or an honest
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Proverbs 28:3
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3 A (A)poor man who oppresses the lowly
Is a driving rain [a]which leaves no food.

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  1. Proverbs 28:3 Lit and there is no bread
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Proverbs 28:3
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3 A (A)poor man who oppresses the lowly
Is like a driving rain [a]which leaves no food.

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  1. Proverbs 28:3 Lit and there is no bread
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Proverbs 28:6
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6 (A)Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is crooked—[a]double dealing—though he be rich.

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  1. Proverbs 28:6 Lit two ways
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Proverbs 28:6
New American Standard Bible 1995

6 (A)Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is [a]crooked though he be rich.

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  1. Proverbs 28:6 Lit perverse of two ways
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Proverbs 28:8
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8 He who increases his wealth by (A)interest and usury
Gathers it (B)for him who is gracious to the lowly.

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Proverbs 28:8
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8 He who increases his wealth by (A)interest and usury
Gathers it (B)for him who is gracious to the poor.

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Proverbs 31:8-9
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8 (A)Open your mouth for the mute,
For the justice of all those [a]passing away.
9 Open your mouth, (B)judge righteously,
And render (C)justice to the afflicted and needy.

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  1. Proverbs 31:8 Lit sons of passing away
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Proverbs 31:8-9
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8 (A)Open your mouth for the mute,
For the [a]rights of all the [b]unfortunate.
9 Open your mouth, (B)judge righteously,
And [c]defend the (C)rights of the afflicted and needy.

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  1. Proverbs 31:8 Lit judgment
  2. Proverbs 31:8 Lit sons of passing away
  3. Proverbs 31:9 Lit judge the afflicted
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