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11 The rich man’s wealth is his stronghold, and as a high wall in his own conceit.

12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility.

13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

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11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city;(A)
    they imagine it a wall too high to scale.

12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
    but humility comes before honor.(B)

13 To answer before listening—
    that is folly and shame.(C)

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