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A righteous person hates lying,
but the wicked acts in shameful disgrace.
Righteousness guards one who walks in integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;
another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 13:7 cf. 2 Cor. 6:10.

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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