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Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
Proverbs 13:6 · World English Bible
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Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
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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 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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