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Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely.

He who keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

He who misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

Blessed is the man who fears the LORD always; but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

He who walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways will fall into a pit.

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.

To show partiality is not good; but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.

A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will be enriched.

He who trusts in his own mind is a fool; but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.

He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but one who keeps company with harlots squanders his substance.

By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who exacts gifts ruins it.

An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.