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Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
A man's riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat.
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
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Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness subverts the sinner.
There is one who pretends to be rich, but has nothing; Another pretends to be poor, but has great wealth.
The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke.
The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked goes out.
Through insolence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
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