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Proverbs 13:6-16 American Standard Version (ASV)

6. Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

7. There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

8. The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

9. The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

10. By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

11. Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

12. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

13. Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

15. Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

16. Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

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