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¶ Evil men do not understand judgment, but those that seek the LORD understand all things.

¶ Better is the poor that walks in his perfection than he that is perverse in his ways, though he is rich.

¶ Whosoever keeps the law is a wise son, but he that is a companion of gluttons shames 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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