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Proverbs 13:5-7
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5 A good man hates lies; wicked men lie constantly[a] and come to shame.

6 A man’s goodness helps him all through life, while evil men are being destroyed by their wickedness.

7 Some rich people are poor, and some poor people have great wealth!

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  1. Proverbs 13:5 wicked men lie constantly, implied.
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Proverbs 13:5-7
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5 The righteous hate what is false,(A)
    but the wicked make themselves a stench
    and bring shame on themselves.

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

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

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