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Proverbs 14:19

“The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.”

Verse in context — Proverbs 14

17

[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

18

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19

The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends.

21

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he.

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