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Proverbs 20:21-23
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21 An inheritance gained in a hurry at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.
22 (A)Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
(B)Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.
23 [a](C)Differing weights are an abomination to the Lord,
And a [b](D)false scale is not good.

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  1. Proverbs 20:23 Lit A stone and a stone
  2. Proverbs 20:23 Lit balance of deceit
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Proverbs 20:21-23
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21 An inheritance claimed too soon
    will not be blessed at the end.

22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”(A)
    Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.(B)

23 The Lord detests differing weights,
    and dishonest scales do not please him.(C)

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