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22 Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
    Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.

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22 Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
    wait for the Lord, and he will help you.(A)

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

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28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
    his throne is made secure through love.

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28 Loyalty and faithfulness preserve the king,
    and his throne is upheld by righteousness.[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. 20.28 Gk: Heb loyalty

28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
    through love(A) his throne is made secure.(B)

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A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

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The clever see danger and hide,
    but the simple go on and suffer for it.

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The prudent see danger and take refuge,(A)
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(B)

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10 Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too.
    Quarrels and insults will disappear.

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10 Drive out a scoffer, and strife goes out;
    quarreling and abuse will cease.(A)

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10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
    quarrels and insults are ended.(A)

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12 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

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12 The clever see danger and hide,
    but the simple go on and suffer for it.(A)

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12 The prudent see danger and take refuge,
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(A)

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16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
    but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

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16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.

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16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
    but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.

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