Proverbs 13:4-14 (New International Version)
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The sluggard craves and gets nothing,1 but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
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The righteous hate what is false,2 but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
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Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.3
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One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;4 another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.5
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A man's riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat.6
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The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.7
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Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.8
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Dishonest money dwindles away,9 but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.10
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He who scorns instruction will pay for it,11 but he who respects12 a command is rewarded.13
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The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,14 turning a man from the snares of death.15
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