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There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches.
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The ransom of a man's life [is] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
9
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be extinguished.
10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well-advised [is] wisdom.
11
Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labor shall increase.
12
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but [when] the desire cometh, [it is] a tree of life.
13
Whoever despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
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The law of the wise [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
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Good understanding giveth favor: but the way of transgressors [is] hard.
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Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.
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A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful embassador [is] health.