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A person who acquires intelligence[a] loves his life.[b]
A person who guards understanding finds a good thing.
A false witness will not go unpunished.
He breathes lies, and he will perish.
10 A life of luxury is not appropriate for a fool.
How much less appropriate for a slave to rule over princes.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:8 Literally heart
  2. Proverbs 19:8 Or his soul