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The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
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Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
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The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
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The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in [their own] naughtiness.
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When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust [men] perisheth.
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The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
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A hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
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When the righteous prosper, 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 is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.