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Księga: Przypowieści 28:27
Tytuł oryginalny
Proverbs
Proverbs
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
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.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.
He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.