Proverbs 14:18-20

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¹⁸ Silly people do foolish things, and they receive what they deserve.
    But wise people receive honour for their knowledge.
¹⁹ Evil people will respect good people.
    Wicked people will ask righteous people to be kind to them.
²⁰ Even the neighbours of poor people do not like them.
    But rich people have many friends.