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Proverbs 13:9 - Proverbs 13:19


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9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

10 Only by pride cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; but he that gathereth by labor shall increase.

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding giveth favor; but the way of transgressors is hard.

16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge; but a fool layeth open his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief; but a faithful ambassador is health.

18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is a abomination to fools to depart from evil.

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