(A)Better is a poor man who (B)walks in his integrity
    than a rich man who is (C)crooked in his ways.

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Better to be poor and honest
    than to be dishonest and rich.

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Whoever multiplies his wealth (A)by interest and profit[a]
    (B)gathers it for him who is (C)generous to the poor.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:8 That is, profit that comes from charging interest to the poor

Income from charging high interest rates
    will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.

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11 A rich man is wise in his (A)own eyes,
    but a poor man who has understanding (B)will find him out.

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11 Rich people may think they are wise,
    but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.

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16 A ruler who (A)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
    but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

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20 A faithful man will abound with blessings,
    but whoever hastens to be rich (A)will not go unpunished.

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20 The trustworthy person will get a rich reward,
    but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.

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22 A (A)stingy man[a] (B)hastens after wealth
    and does not know that (C)poverty will come upon him.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:22 Hebrew A man whose eye is evil

22 Greedy people try to get rich quick
    but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.

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27 Whoever (A)gives to the poor will not want,
    but he who (B)hides his eyes will get many a curse.

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27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
    but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.

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