15 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city;(A)the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
15 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city;(A)the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
8 Riches are a ransom for a person’s life,(A)but a poor person hears no threat.
8 Riches are a ransom for a man’s life,(A)but a poor man hears no threat.
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lordthan great treasure with turmoil.(A)
8 Better a little with righteousnessthan great income with injustice.(A)
27 The one who gives to the poorwill not be in need,but one who turns his eyes away[a]will receive many curses.(A)
7 The righteous person knows the rights[a] of the poor,(A)but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.(A)
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