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27.25 :When the hay is mown, and the tender grass showeth itself,
 * And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in;
 * The lambs will be for thy clothing,
 * And the goats the price for a field.
 * And there will be goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household;
 * And maintenance for thy maidens.


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


 * For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof;
 * But by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.


 * A poor man that oppresseth the weak
 * Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.


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


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


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


 * A wise son observeth the teaching;
 * But he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.


 * He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase,
 * Gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.


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


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


 * The rich man is wise in his own eyes;
 * But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.


 * When the righteous exult, there is great glory;
 * But when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.


 * He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper;
 * But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.


 * Happy is the man that feareth alway;
 * But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.


 * As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear;
 * So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.


 * The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;
 * But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.


 * A man that is laden with the blood of any person