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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 21, Verse 6

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The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.
King James Version
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
American Standard Version
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.
New English Translation
Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.
World English Bible
Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
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The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
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The way of man [is] froward and strange: but [as for] the pure, his work [is] right.
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[It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
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The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
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When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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The righteous [man] wisely considereth the house of the wicked: [but God] overthroweth the wicked for [their] wickedness.
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Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
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A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
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[It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.
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The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.