21 [a]Be assured, the evil person will not go unpunished,
But the [b]descendants of the righteous will be rescued.
22 As a (A)ring of gold in a pig’s snout
So is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous is only good,
But the (B)expectation of the wicked is wrath.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:21 Lit Hand to hand
  2. Proverbs 11:21 Lit seed

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