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Proverbs 16:17
Original
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
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15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
— Proverbs 16:17 —
18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.