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32 for the perverse are an abomination to the Lord,
    but the upright are in his confidence.(A)

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32 for (A)the devious person is an abomination to the Lord,
    but the upright are (B)in his confidence.

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30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
    and the wise capture souls.(A)

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30 The fruit of the righteous is (A)a tree of life,
    and whoever (B)captures souls is wise.

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26 The righteous are released from misfortune,[a]
    but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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  1. 12.26 Syr: Meaning of Heb uncertain

26 One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor,[a]
    but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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  1. Proverbs 12:26 Or The righteous chooses his friends carefully

20 The poor are disliked even by their neighbors,
    but the rich have many friends.(A)

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20 (A)The poor is disliked even by his neighbor,
    (B)but the rich has many friends.

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28 A perverse person spreads strife,
    and a whisperer separates close friends.(A)

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28 (A)A dishonest man spreads strife,
    and (B)a whisperer (C)separates close friends.

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One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
    but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.(A)

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Whoever (A)covers an offense seeks love,
    but he who repeats a matter (B)separates close friends.

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17 A friend loves at all times,
    and kinsfolk are born to share adversity.(A)

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17 (A)A friend loves at all times,
    and a brother is born for adversity.

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19 An ally offended is stronger than a city;[a]
    such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

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  1. 18.19 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Meaning of Heb uncertain

19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city,
    and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

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24 Some[a] friends play at friendship,[b]
    but a true friend sticks closer than one’s sibling.(A)

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  1. 18.24 Syr Tg: Heb A man of
  2. 18.24 Cn Compare Syr Vg Tg: Meaning of Heb uncertain

24 A man of many companions may come to ruin,
    but (A)there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

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Wealth brings many friends,
    but the poor are left friendless.(A)

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(A)Wealth brings many new friends,
    (B)but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

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Many seek the favor of the generous,
    and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.(A)
If the poor are hated even by their kin,
    how much more are they shunned by their friends!
When they call after them, they are not there.[a](B)

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  1. 19.7 Meaning of Heb uncertain

Many seek the favor of a generous man,[a]
    and everyone is a friend to a man who gives (A)gifts.
(B)All a poor man's brothers hate him;
    (C)how much more do his friends go far from him!
He pursues them with words, but does not have them.[b]

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  1. Proverbs 19:6 Or of a noble
  2. Proverbs 19:7 The meaning of the Hebrew sentence is uncertain

Many proclaim themselves loyal,
    but who can find one worthy of trust?(A)

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Many a man (A)proclaims his own steadfast love,
    but (B)a faithful man who can find?

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