Righteousness, Wickedness, and Governance

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The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

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For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

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A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

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They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

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Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

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Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.

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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

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He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

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Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

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The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

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