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A righteous person hates lying,
    but the wicked is vile and disgraceful.
Righteousness protects him whose way is honest,
    but wickedness brings down the sinner.

There are those with nothing who pretend they are rich,
    also those with great wealth who pretend they are poor.

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The righteous hate what is false,(A)
    but the wicked make themselves a stench
    and bring shame on themselves.

Righteousness guards the person of integrity,
    but wickedness overthrows the sinner.(B)

One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;(C)
    another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.(D)

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