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The wicked are afraid of everything, but those who live right are as brave as lions. |
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A lawless nation will have many bad leaders. But a smart leader will rule for a long time in a land where people obey the law. |
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A leader who takes advantage of the poor is like a hard rain that destroys the crops. |
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Those who refuse to obey the law promote evil. Those who obey the law oppose evil. |
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The wicked don't understand justice, but those who love the Lord understand it completely. |
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It is better to be poor and honest than rich and evil. |
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A smart son obeys the laws, but a son who spends time with worthless people brings shame to his father. |
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If you get rich by charging high interest rates, your wealth will go to someone who is kind to the poor. |
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When people do not listen to God's teachings, he does not listen to their prayers. |
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Those who plan to hurt good people will fall into their own traps, but good things will happen to those who are good. |
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The rich always think they are wise, but a poor person who is wise can see the truth. |
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When good people become leaders, everything is great, but when the wicked rise to power, everyone hides. |
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Whoever hides their sins will not be successful, but whoever confesses their sins and stops doing wrong will receive mercy. |
14
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People who respect others will be blessed, but stubborn people will have plenty of troubles. |
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An evil ruler over those who are helpless is like an angry lion or a charging bear. |
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A foolish ruler hurts the people under him, but a ruler who hates wrong will rule for a long time. |
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A murderer will never have peace. Don't support such a person. |
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Honest people will be safe, but dishonest people will be ruined. |
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Whoever works hard will have plenty to eat, but whoever wastes their time with dreams will always be poor. |
20
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People who can be trusted will have many blessings, but those who are just trying to get rich in a hurry will be punished. |
21
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It is wrong for a judge to support someone simply because he knows them. But some judges will change their decisions for the price of a loaf of bread. |
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Selfish people only want to get rich. They do not realize that they are very close to being poor. |
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Correct someone, and later they will thank you. That is much better than just saying something to be nice. |
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Someone might steal from their parents and say, "I did nothing wrong." But that person is as bad as an enemy who smashes everything in the house. |
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Greedy people might sue you in court, but those who trust in the Lord are rewarded. |
26
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It is foolish to be too confident. Those who ask for advice are wise and will escape disaster. |
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Whoever gives to the poor will have plenty. Whoever refuses to help them will get nothing but curses. |
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When the wicked rise to power, everyone hides. When they are defeated, good people multiply. |
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