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1The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous
2are taken captive by their lust.
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When the wicked dies, his
3hope will perish, and
4the expectation of wealth perishes too.
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5The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked walks into it instead.
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With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
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6When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.
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By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but
7by the mouth of the wicked
8it is overthrown.
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Whoever
9belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
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Whoever
10goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
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Where there is
11no guidance, a people falls,
12but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
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13Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.
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14A gracious woman gets honor, and
15violent men get riches.