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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 to be poor and walk in integrity
    than to be crooked in one’s ways even though rich.(A)

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19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food;
    but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

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19 Anyone who tills the land will have plenty of bread,
    but one who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.(A)

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25 One who is greedy stirs up strife;
    but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

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25 The greedy person stirs up strife,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord will be enriched.(A)

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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 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
    but one who turns a blind eye will get many a curse.(A)

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