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He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
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Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
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Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people.
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A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
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A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him.
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Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
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He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!
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A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
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To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
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A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.
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He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.