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The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Explain This Verse
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For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. Explain This Verse
3.
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. Explain This Verse
4.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. Explain This Verse
5.
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things. Explain This Verse
6.
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. Explain This Verse
7.
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. Explain This Verse
8.
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. Explain This Verse
9.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Explain This Verse
10.
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. Explain This Verse
11.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. Explain This Verse
12.
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. Explain This Verse
13.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Explain This Verse
14.
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. Explain This Verse
15.
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. Explain This Verse
16.
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. Explain This Verse
17.
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. Explain This Verse
18.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. Explain This Verse
19.
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. Explain This Verse
20.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. Explain This Verse
21.
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. Explain This Verse
22.
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. Explain This Verse
23.
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. Explain This Verse
24.
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. Explain This Verse
25.
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat. Explain This Verse
26.
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Explain This Verse
27.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. Explain This Verse
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When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. Explain This Verse