Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

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One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.

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11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding searches him out.

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16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great (A)oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

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20 A faithful man will abound with blessings,
(A)But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.

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22 A man with an evil eye hastens after riches,
And does not consider that (A)poverty will come upon him.

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27 (A)He who gives to the poor will not lack,
But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.

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