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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 16, Verse 19

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Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
King James Version
Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
American Standard Version
Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
New English Translation
It is better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoils with the proud.
World English Bible
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.
21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22
Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.
23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24
Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.
26
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
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An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips [there is] as a burning fire.
28
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way [that is] not good.