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11 The rich man’s money is his strong city, and he thinks it is like a high wall.

12 The heart of a man is proud before he is destroyed, but having no pride goes before honor.

13 If one gives an answer before he hears, it makes him foolish and ashamed.

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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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