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Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.

Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it all.

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.

Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.

The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.

The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.

The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.

The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.

When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.

Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.