15 The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous,
But (A)terror to those who practice injustice.
16 A person who wanders from the way of understanding
Will (B)rest in the assembly of the [a]dead.
17 One who (C)loves pleasure will become a poor person;
One who loves wine and oil will not become rich.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:16 Lit departed spirits

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