Solomon (-990–-931 BC) king of Israel and the son of David
[Proverbs, 19:13, KJV] (KJV)
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“It is better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be stupid and speak lies.”
— Solomon
Proverbs 19:1 http://www.jw.org/en/publications/bible/nwt/books/proverbs/19/
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