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17 The highway of the just bypasses evil;
    those who watch where they’re going protect their lives from sin.
18 Pride precedes destruction;
    an arrogant spirit gives way to a nasty fall.
19 It is better to be humble and live among the poor,
    than to divide up stolen property with the proud.

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17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
    those who guard their ways preserve their lives.(A)

18 Pride(B) goes before destruction,
    a haughty spirit(C) before a fall.(D)

19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed
    than to share plunder with the proud.

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