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A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not moved.

A virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones [is] one causing shame.

The thoughts of the righteous [are] justice, The counsels of the wicked -- deceit.

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No one can be established through wickedness,
    but the righteous cannot be uprooted.(A)

A wife of noble character(B) is her husband’s crown,
    but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.(C)

The plans of the righteous are just,
    but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

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