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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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