Proverbs 13:5-7

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁵The righteous hate falsehood,
    but the wicked act shamefully and disgracefully.
⁶Righteousness guards one whose way is upright,
    but sin overthrows the wicked.
⁷Some pretend to be rich, yet have nothing;
    others pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

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