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1 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a man who is perverse in speech, and is a fool.
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Better the poor whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.
2 It is not good for a man to be without knowledge, and he who makes haste with his feet misses his way.
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Desire without knowledge is not good— how much more will hasty feet miss the way!
3 When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the LORD.
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A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the LORD.
4 Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
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Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.
5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who utters lies will not escape.
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A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.
6 Many seek the favor of a generous man, and every one is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
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Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.
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