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The light of the righteous rejoices,
    but the lamp of the wicked goes out.
10 The empty-headed cause conflict out of pride;
    those who take advice are wise.
11 Riches gotten quickly[a] will dwindle,
    but those who acquire them gradually become wealthy.

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  1. Proverbs 13:11 LXX; MT from meaninglessness

The light of the righteous shines brightly,
    but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.(A)

10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
    but wisdom is found in those who take advice.(B)

11 Dishonest money dwindles away,(C)
    but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.

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