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The wicked aflee when no one pursues them,But the righteous are as bold as a lion. Lev 26:17, 36; Ps 53:52 When a land does wrong, it has amany princes,But when the ruler is a bman of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.3 A apoor man who oppresses and exploits the lowlyIs like a sweeping rain which leaves no food. Matt 18:284 Those who 1set aside the law of God and man apraise the wicked,But those who keep the law of God and man bstruggle with them. Prov 29:185 Evil men ado not understand justice,But they who long for and seek the LORD bunderstand it fully. John 7:17; 1+@Cor 2:15; 1+@John 2:20, 276 aBetter is the poor who walks in his integrityThan he who is crooked and two-faced though he is rich. Prov 19:17 He who keeps the law of God and man is a wise and discerning son,But he who is a companion of agluttons humiliates his father and himself.8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury (excessive ainterest)Gathers it bfor him who is gracious to the poor. Job 27:16, 17; Prov 13:22; Eccl 2:269 He who turns his ear away from listening to the law of God and man,Even his aprayer is repulsive to God. Ps 66:18; 109:7; Prov 15:8; Zech 7:1110 He who leads the upright astray on an evil pathWill ahimself fall into his own pit,But the bblameless will inherit good.11 The rich man who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God is awise in his own eyes,But the poor man who has understanding because he relies on God is able to see through him.12 When the arighteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration;But bwhen the wicked rise to prominence, men hide themselves.13 He who aconceals his transgressions will not prosper,But whoever bconfesses and 1turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy. Ps 32:3, 5; 1+@John 1:8-1014 Blessed and favored by God is the man who afears sin and its consequence at all times,But he who bhardens his heart and is determined to sin will fall into disaster.15 Like a aroaring lion and a charging bearIs a bwicked ruler over a poor people.16 A aleader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense and his wickedness shortens his days,But he who hates unjust gain will be blessed and prolong his days.17 A man who ais burdened with the guilt of human blood (murder)Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him or give him refuge.18 He who walks blamelessly and uprightly will be kept safe,But he who is acrooked (perverse) will suddenly fall.19 aHe who cultivates his land will bhave plenty of bread,But he who follows worthless people and frivolous pursuits will have plenty of poverty.20 A afaithful (right-minded) man will abound with blessings,But he who bhurries to be rich will not go unpunished. Prov 13:11; 20:21; 23:4; 1+@Tim 6:921 To have regard for one person over another and to ashow favoritism is not good,bBecause for a piece of bread a man will transgress.22 He who has an aevil and envious eye bhurries to be richAnd does not know that poverty will come upon him. Prov 21:5; 28:2023 He who appropriately areprimands a wise man will afterward find more favorThan he who bflatters with the tongue.24 He who arobs his father or his motherAnd says, “This is no sin,”Is not only a thief but also the bcompanion of a man who destroys.25 An arrogant and greedy man astirs up strife,But he who btrusts in the LORD cwill be blessed and prosper.26 He who atrusts confidently in his own heart is a dull, thickheaded fool,But he who walks in skillful and godly wisdom will be rescued. James 1:527 He who agives to the poor will never want,But he who shuts his eyes from their need will have many curses. Deut 15:7; Prov 19:17; 22:928 When the wicked rise to power, men hide themselves;But when the wicked perish, the consistently righteous increase and become great. Prov 28:12
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