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18 The naïve inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 Evil men will bow in the presence of the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

Poverty and Riches

20 The poor is hated even by his neighbor,
but many are those who love the rich.

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18 The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good,
    and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.(A)

20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
    but the rich have many friends.(B)

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