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The wicked run when no one is chasing them, but an honest person is as brave as a lion. |
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When a nation sins, it will have one ruler after another. But a nation will be strong and endure when it has intelligent, sensible leaders. |
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Someone in authority who oppresses poor people is like a driving rain that destroys the crops. |
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If you have no regard for the law, you are on the side of the wicked; but if you obey it, you are against them. |
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Evil people do not know what justice is, but those who worship the LORD understand it well. |
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Better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest. |
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Young people who obey the law are intelligent. Those who make friends with good-for-nothings are a disgrace to their parents. |
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If you get rich by charging interest and taking advantage of people, your wealth will go to someone who is kind to the poor. |
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If you do not obey the law, God will find your prayers too hateful to hear. |
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If you trick an honest person into doing evil, you will fall into your own trap. The innocent will be well rewarded. |
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Rich people always think they are wise, but a poor person who has insight into character knows better. |
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When good people come to power, everybody celebrates, but when bad people rule, people stay in hiding. |
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You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins. Confess them and give them up; then God will show mercy to you. |
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Always obey the LORD and you will be happy. If you are stubborn, you will be ruined. |
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Poor people are helpless against a wicked ruler; he is as dangerous as a growling lion or a prowling bear. |
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A ruler without good sense will be a cruel tyrant. One who hates dishonesty will rule a long time. |
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Someone guilty of murder is digging his own grave as fast as he can. Don't try to stop him. |
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Be honest and you will be safe. If you are dishonest, you will suddenly fall. |
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A hard-working farmer has plenty to eat. People who waste time will always be poor. |
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Honest people will lead a full, happy life. But if you are in a hurry to get rich, you are going to be punished. |
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Prejudice is wrong. But some judges will do wrong to get even the smallest bribe. |
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Selfish people are in such a hurry to get rich that they do not know when poverty is about to strike. |
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Correct someone, and afterward he will appreciate it more than flattery. |
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Anyone who thinks it isn't wrong to steal from his parents is no better than a common thief. |
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Selfishness only causes trouble. You are much better off to trust the LORD. |
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It is foolish to follow your own opinions. Be safe, and follow the teachings of wiser people. |
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Give to the poor and you will never be in need. If you close your eyes to the poor, many people will curse you. |
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People stay in hiding when the wicked come to power. But when they fall from power, the righteous will rule again. |
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