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Proverbs 16:8-10
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8 Far better to be right and poor
    than to be wrong and rich.

9 We plan the way we want to live,
    but only God makes us able to live it.

It Pays to Take Life Seriously

10 A good leader motivates,
    doesn’t mislead, doesn’t exploit.

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