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The righteousness of the blameless clears his path, but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.
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The righteousness of the upright rescues them, but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.
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When the wicked dies, his expectation comes to nothing, and hope placed in wealth vanishes.
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The righteous is rescued from trouble; in his place, the wicked goes in.
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With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
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When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices, and when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.
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A city is built up by the blessing of the upright, but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.
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Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a man with understanding keeps silent.
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A gossip goes around revealing a secret, but the trustworthy keeps a confidence.
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Without guidance, people fall, but with many counselors there is deliverance.
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If someone puts up security for a stranger, he will suffer for it, but the one who hates such agreements is protected.