A righteous man (A)hates falsehood,
But a wicked man [a](B)acts disgustingly and shamefully.
Righteousness (C)guards the [b]one whose way is blameless,
But wickedness subverts the [c]sinner.
There is one who (D)pretends to be rich, but has nothing;
Another [d]pretends to be (E)poor, but has great wealth.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:5 Lit causes a bad odor and causes shame
  2. Proverbs 13:6 Lit blamelessness of way
  3. Proverbs 13:6 Lit sin
  4. Proverbs 13:7 Lit impoverishes himself