(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

Better to be poor and walk in innocence
    than to be on crooked paths and wealthy.

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19 (A)One who works his land will (B)have plenty of food,
But one who follows empty pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

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19 Those who work the land will have plenty to eat,
    but those with worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

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25 An [a]arrogant person (A)stirs up strife,
But one who (B)trusts in the Lord (C)will [b]prosper.

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  1. Proverbs 28:25 Lit broad soul
  2. Proverbs 28:25 Lit be made fat

25 Greedy people stir up conflict,
    but those who trust the Lord become prosperous.

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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 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,
    but those who turn a blind eye will be greatly cursed.

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