20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Proverbs 13:20
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Proverbs 14:6–8
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Proverbs 12:25–27
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1 Corinthians 15:32–34
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Proverbs 10:13–15
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Proverbs 10:7–9
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Sirach 9:14–16
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Proverbs 28:25–27
25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. 26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. 27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
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