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10 Arrogance yields nothing but strife.
Wisdom belongs to those who take advice.

11 Wealth gained by fraud dwindles,
but he who gathers by labor increases it.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but longing fulfilled 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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