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18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous [man] in the stead of the upright.

19 It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.

20 There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

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