20 Look, God does not reject a person of integrity,
and he will not support[a] evildoers.(A)

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  1. 8:20 Lit grasp the hand of

20 “Surely God does not reject one who is blameless(A)
    or strengthen the hands of evildoers.(B)

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The Lord examines the righteous,
but he hates the wicked
and[a] those who love violence.(A)

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  1. 11:5 Or righteous and the wicked, and he hates

The Lord examines the righteous,(A)
    but the wicked, those who love violence,
    he hates with a passion.(B)

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You love righteousness and hate wickedness;(A)
therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy
more than your companions.

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You love righteousness(A) and hate wickedness;(B)
    therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
    by anointing(C) you with the oil of joy.(D)

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