Proverbs 14:17-19

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¹⁷ A quick-tempered person does stupid things, but it is also true that people don’t like anyone who quietly plans evil.

¹⁸ Fools are rewarded with more foolishness. Smart people are rewarded with knowledge.

¹⁹ Good people will defeat those who are evil, and the wicked will be forced to show respect to those who live right.