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Proverbs 21:17-25

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17He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.
18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.
19It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
21He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honour.
22A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labour.

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