Better the poor person who lives with integrity(A)
than the rich one who distorts right and wrong.[a](B)

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  1. 28:6 Lit who twists two ways

Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(A)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(B)

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11 A rich person is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor one who has discernment sees through him.

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16 A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.(A)

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20 A faithful person will have many blessings,(A)
but one in a hurry to get rich(B)
will not go unpunished.

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22 A greedy one[a] is in a hurry for wealth;
he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.(A)

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  1. 28:22 Lit A man with an evil eye

27 The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away[a]
will receive many curses.(A)

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  1. 28:27 Lit who shuts his eyes

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