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

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Footnotes

  1. 13.9 Or shines

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

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