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Proverbs 13:12
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.
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Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.
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Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time.
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.
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People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed.
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The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death.
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