Proverbs 21:16-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 Whoever strays from the way of good sense
will abide in the assembly of the shades.[a]
17 The lover of pleasure will suffer want;
the lover of wine and perfume will never be rich.
18 The wicked serve as ransom for the just,
and the faithless for the upright.[b](A)
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