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The light of the righteous rejoices,[a]
    but the lamp of the wicked goes out.(A)

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  1. 13.9 Or shines

The life of the godly is full of light and joy,
    but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.

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The light of the righteous shines brightly,
    but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.(A)

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14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
    so that one may avoid the snares of death.(A)
15 Good sense wins favor,
    but the way of the faithless is their ruin.[a](B)

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  1. 13.15 Cn Compare Gk Syr Vg Tg: Heb is enduring

14 The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain;
    those who accept it avoid the snares of death.

15 A person with good sense is respected;
    a treacherous person is headed for destruction.[a]

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  1. 13:15 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads the way of the treacherous is lasting.

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,(A)
    turning a person from the snares of death.(B)

15 Good judgment wins favor,
    but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 13:15 Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.

21 Misfortune pursues sinners,
    but prosperity rewards the righteous.(A)

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21 Trouble chases sinners,
    while blessings reward the righteous.

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21 Trouble pursues the sinner,(A)
    but the righteous(B) are rewarded with good things.(C)

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