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- He who leads the upright along an evil path will fall into his own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.
- A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
- When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, men go into hiding.
- He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
- Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
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- He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.
- The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
- 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 find compassion.
- How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
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- Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people.
- A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long life.
- A man tormented by the guilt of murder will be a fugitive till death; let no one support him.
- He whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but he whose ways are perverse will suddenly fall.
- He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
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- Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
- A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
- A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
- He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once.
- He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.
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