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The integrity of the upright guides them, but the duplicity of the treacherous destroys them.
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On the day of wrath, wealth doesn't help; but righteousness rescues from death.
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The righteousness of the innocent levels their way, but wickedness of the wicked makes them fall.
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The righteousness of the upright rescues them, but the treacherous are trapped by their own intrigues.
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When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; what he hopes for from evil comes to nothing.
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The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked comes to take his place.
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With his mouth the hypocrite can ruin his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
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When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; and when the wicked perish, there is joy.
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By the blessing of the upright, a city is raised up; but the words of the wicked tear it down.
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He who belittles another lacks good sense, whereas a person of discernment stays silent.
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A gossip goes around revealing secrets, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.