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The righteous hate falsehood,
    but the wicked act shamefully and disgracefully.
Righteousness guards one whose way is upright,
    but sin overthrows the wicked.(A)

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The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked bring disgust and shame.

Righteousness guards people of integrity,[a]
but wickedness undermines the sinner.(A)

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  1. 13:6 Lit guards integrity of way

The light of the righteous rejoices,[a]
    but the lamp of the wicked goes out.(A)

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  1. 13.9 Or shines

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

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22 The good leave an inheritance to their children’s children,
    but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.(A)

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22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his[a] grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(A)

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  1. 13:22 Or inheritance: his

25 The righteous have enough to satisfy their appetite,
    but the belly of the wicked is empty.(A)

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25 A righteous person eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.(A)

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