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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 21, Verse 18

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He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
King James Version
The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
American Standard Version
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous [cometh] in the stead of the upright.
New English Translation
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous are taken in the place of the upright.
World English Bible
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.
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[It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20
[There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22
A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
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A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.