OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 6

Proverbs 13:6

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Righteousness guards the way of integrity,

but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

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Proverbs 13:3–9

3

He who guards his mouth guards his soul.

One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

4

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing,

but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

5

A righteous man hates lies,

but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

6
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Righteousness guards the way of integrity,

but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7

There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing.

There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

8

The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,

but the poor hear no threats.

9

The light of the righteous shines brightly,

but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

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