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The integrity of the upright guideth them; but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroyeth them.
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Wealth profiteth not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.
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The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.
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The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.
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When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil [men] perisheth.
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The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
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With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.
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When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
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By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.