The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

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The righteousness of the blameless will [a]direct his way aright,
But the wicked will fall by his own (A)wickedness.

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  1. Proverbs 11:5 Or make smooth or straight

The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight,(A)
    but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.(B)

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Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

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(A)Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,
But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

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Righteousness guards the person of integrity,
    but wickedness overthrows the sinner.(A)

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21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

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21 (A)He who follows righteousness and mercy
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity[a](A) and honor.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness