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17 The highway followed by upright people turns away from evil.
The person who guards his way preserves his life.
18 Pride goes before destruction,
and a haughty spirit precedes a fall.
19 Better to share a humble spirit with the oppressed
    than to share stolen goods with the haughty.

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17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
    those who guard their ways preserve their lives.(A)

18 Pride(B) goes before destruction,
    a haughty spirit(C) before a fall.(D)

19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed
    than to share plunder with the proud.

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