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Proverbs 21:6
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Proverbs 21:6
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6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
is a vanity tossed back and forth by those who seek death.
Proverbs 21:13-14
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Proverbs 21:13-14
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13 Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor,
he also will cry himself, but will not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger,
and a concealed bribe strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:17
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Proverbs 21:17
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17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;
he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
Proverbs 21:20
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Proverbs 21:20
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20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise,
but a foolish man squanders it.
Proverbs 21:26
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Proverbs 21:26
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26 He covets greedily all the day long,
but the righteous gives and does not spare.
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