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Proverbs 13:2-12
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The good things a man says benefit him. But a liar loves to hurt others.
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Anyone who guards what he says guards his life. But anyone who speaks without thinking will be destroyed.
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People who refuse to work want things and get nothing. But the longings of people who work hard are completely satisfied.
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Those who do right hate what is false. But those who do wrong bring shame and dishonor.
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Doing right guards those who are honest. But evil destroys those who are sinful.
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Some people pretend to be rich but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor but have great wealth.
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A man who is rich might have to pay to save his life. But a poor person is not in danger of that.
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The lights of godly people shine brightly. But the lamps of sinners are blown out.
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Pride only leads to arguing. But those who take advice are wise.
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Money that is gained in the wrong way disappears. But money that is gathered little by little grows.
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Hope that is put off makes one sick at heart. But a longing that is met is like a tree of life.
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