The righteous hate what is false,(A)
    but the wicked make themselves a stench
    and bring shame on themselves.

Righteousness guards the person of integrity,
    but wickedness overthrows the sinner.(B)

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The godly hate lies;
    the wicked cause shame and disgrace.

Godliness guards the path of the blameless,
    but the evil are misled by sin.

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

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The life of the godly is full of light and joy,
    but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.

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22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
    but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(A)

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22 Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren,
    but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.

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25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,
    but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.(A)

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25 The godly eat to their hearts’ content,
    but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

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