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Better is the poor who walks in his integrity,
    than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

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Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness
    than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

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He who increases his wealth by excessive interest
    gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

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He who by usury and unjust gain increases his substance
    will gather 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 sees through him.

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

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16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
    One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

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16 The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor,
    but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

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20 A faithful man is rich with blessings;
    but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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20 A faithful man will abound with blessings,
    but he who makes haste to be rich will not be innocent.

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22 A stingy man hurries after riches,
    and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

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22 He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye,
    and does not consider that poverty will come upon him.

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27 One who gives to the poor has no lack;
    but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

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27 He who gives to the poor will not lack,
    but he who hides his eyes will have many a curse.

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