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Deceit is in the heart of 1those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
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2No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
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3Lying lips are 4an abomination to the LORD, 5but those who act faithfully are his delight.
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6A prudent man conceals knowledge, 7but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
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8The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be 9put to forced labor.
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10Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
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One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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11Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
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12In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.