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The derech of the guilty ish is hafachpach (crooked, tortuous), but as for the pure, his conduct is yashar (right).

It is better to dwell in a corner of the gag (roof), than with a quarrelsome isha in a shared bais.

10 The nefesh of the rashah desireth rah; his re’a findeth no mercy in his eynayim.

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A guilty one’s conduct is crooked,(A)
but the behavior of the innocent is upright.(B)

Better to live on the corner of a roof
than to share a house with a nagging wife.(C)

10 A wicked person desires evil;
he has no consideration[a] for his neighbor.(D)

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  1. 21:10 Or favor

The way of the guilty is devious,(A)
    but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

Better to live on a corner of the roof
    than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.(B)

10 The wicked crave evil;
    their neighbors get no mercy from them.

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