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10 Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.

11 Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.

12 Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.

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10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
    but wisdom is found in those who take advice.(A)

11 Dishonest money dwindles away,(B)
    but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
    but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.(C)

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