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Such are the ways of everyone who is greedy for unjust gain; it takes away the life of its possessors.
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Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
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A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.
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One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord, but he who is devious in his ways despises him.
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One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
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Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
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Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
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A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
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Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.
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Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
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Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.
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The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
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Do not eat the bread of a man who is stingy; do not desire his delicacies,
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for he is like one who is inwardly calculating. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
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Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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One who is full loathes honey, but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet.
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Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away.
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Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.
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Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.
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Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.
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He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
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Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
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Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
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lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.
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Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress;