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

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  1. Proverbs 28:6 Lit perverse of two ways

(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

One who increases his wealth by [a](A)interest of any kind,
Collects it (B)for one who is gracious to the poor.

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  1. Proverbs 28:8 Possibly interest on money and food loans

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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11 The rich person is (A)wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding [a]sees through him.

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  1. Proverbs 28:11 Lit examines him

11 The rich man is (A)wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding [a]sees through him.

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  1. Proverbs 28:11 Lit examines him

16 A (A)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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

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20 A (A)faithful person will abound with blessings,
But one who (B)hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.

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

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22 A person with an (A)evil eye (B)hurries after wealth
And does not know that poverty will come upon him.

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22 A man with an (A)evil eye (B)hastens after wealth
And does not know that want will come upon him.

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27 One who (A)gives to the poor will never lack anything,
But one who [a]shuts his eyes will have many curses.

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  1. Proverbs 28:27 Lit hides

27 He who (A)gives to the poor will never want,
But he who [a]shuts his eyes will have many curses.

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  1. Proverbs 28:27 Lit hides