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281. Whoso wanteth not to be held in contempt, let him guard himself against every thought of fraud.

282. It is a sin even to say in one's heart, I shall cheat my neighbour of his substance.

283. The fortune that is built up by fraud may appear to thrive ; but it is doomed for ever.

284. The thirst for plunder leadeth in its season to endless grief.

285. Behold the man that coveteth other men's substance and lieth in wait to catch them napping: he thinketh not of grace and love is far from his heart. Rh