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Evil men don’t understand the importance of justice, but those who follow the Lord are much concerned about it.

Better to be poor and honest than rich and a cheater.

Young men who are wise obey the law; a son who is a member of a lawless gang is a shame to his father.

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Evildoers do not understand what is right,
    but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.

Better the poor whose walk is blameless
    than the rich whose ways are perverse.(A)

A discerning son heeds instruction,
    but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.(B)

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