OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 10:16

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The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

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Verse 16. Life. In abundance he is not puffed up; but the wicked make use of their fruit or revenue to do evil. Their works are bad, unless they turn to God by at least an initial love of justice.

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