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A man’s foolishness ruins his life,[a]
    yet his heart rages against the Lord.

Wealth brings many friends,
    but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

A witness to lies will not go unpunished;
    the teller of falsehoods will not escape.

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  1. Proverbs 19:3 Lit. way

A person’s own folly(A) leads to their ruin,
    yet their heart rages against the Lord.(B)

Wealth attracts many friends,
    but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.(C)

A false witness(D) will not go unpunished,(E)
    and whoever pours out lies will not go free.(F)

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