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Wise and Foolish Behaviors

22 A good name is worth more than great wealth.
Respect is worth more than silver and gold.
Rich and poor have this in common:
The Lord is the maker of them all.

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A rich person rules over poor people,
and a borrower is a slave to a lender.

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A generous person will be blessed,
because he gives some of his food to the poor.

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16 Whoever oppresses the poor to become great,
and whoever gives gifts to the rich—
both are sure to suffer loss.

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26 Do not be among those who shake hands to guarantee debts.
27 If you do not have enough to repay,
why should your bed be taken out from under you?

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