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A righteous man hates lying,
    but a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.

Righteousness keeps him who is upright in the way,
    but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing;
    there is one who makes himself poor, yet has 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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