Wicked men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord, understand all things.

(A)Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that perverteth his ways, though he be rich.

He that keepeth the Law, is a child of understanding: but he that feedeth the gluttons, shameth 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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