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Proverbs 13:7-17

7 A pretentious, showy life is an empty life; a plain and simple life is a full life.

7 One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

8 The rich can be sued for everything they have, but the poor are free of such threats.

8 A person’s riches may ransom their life, but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.

9 The lives of good people are brightly lit streets; the lives of the wicked are dark alleys.

9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

10 Arrogant know-it-alls stir up discord, but wise men and women listen to each other's counsel.

10 Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

11 Easy come, easy go, but steady diligence pays off.

11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.

12 Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick, but a sudden good break can turn life around.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

13 Ignore the Word and suffer; honor God's commands and grow rich.

13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, so, no more drinking from death-tainted wells!

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

15 Sound thinking makes for gracious living, but liars walk a rough road.

15 Good judgment wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.

16 A commonsense person lives good sense; fools litter the country with silliness.

16 All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.

17 Irresponsible talk makes a real mess of things, but a reliable reporter is a healing presence.

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.