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11 The rich man thinks of his wealth as an impregnable defense, a high wall of safety. What a dreamer!

12 Pride ends in destruction; humility ends in honor.

13 What a shame—yes, how stupid!—to decide before knowing the facts!

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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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