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12 There is a way that seems right to a man,
    but the end of it leads to death.
13 Even at times of laughter the heart may be sad,
    and joy may end in grief.
14 The perverse man suffers the consequences of his ways,
    while a good man reaps what his deeds deserve.

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12 There is a way that appears to be right,(A)
    but in the end it leads to death.(B)

13 Even in laughter(C) the heart may ache,
    and rejoicing may end in grief.

14 The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways,(D)
    and the good rewarded for theirs.(E)

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