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A righteous person hates deceit,
    but the wicked person is shameful and disgraceful.
Righteousness protects the blameless,
    but wickedness brings down[a] the sinner.

One person pretends to be wealthy, but has nothing;
    another pretends to be poor, yet is rich.

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  1. Proverbs 13:6 So MT DSS 4QProvb; LXX reads but sins ruin the wicked

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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