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The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension.

The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

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

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A person’s riches may ransom their life,
    but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.(A)

The light of the righteous shines brightly,
    but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.(B)

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

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