19 Better a poor man who lives with integrity(A)
than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.

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19 Better to be poor and honest
    than to be dishonest and a fool.

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A man’s own foolishness leads him astray,
yet his heart rages against the Lord.(A)

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People ruin their lives by their own foolishness
    and then are angry at the Lord.

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10 Luxury is not appropriate for a fool(A)
how much less for a slave to rule over princes!(B)

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10 It isn’t right for a fool to live in luxury
    or for a slave to rule over princes!

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29 Judgments are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.(A)

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29 Punishment is made for mockers,
    and the backs of fools are made to be beaten.

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