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6 The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
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Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
7 We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away.
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The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot.
8 The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
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The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
9 People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.
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Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.
10 People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace.
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Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
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The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12 Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses.
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Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.
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Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
14 Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.
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The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
15 The wealth of the rich is their fortress; the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
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The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
16 The earnings of the godly enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin.
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The wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death.
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