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A righteous man hateth lying, but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way, but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

There is one that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing; there is one that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

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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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