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12 The Righteous One[a] knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked;
    he will bring disaster on them.

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  1. 21:12 Or The righteous man.

12 The righteous God[a] considers the house of the wicked,
    bringing the wicked to ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 21:12 The Heb. lacks God

12 The Righteous One[a] takes note of the house of the wicked
    and brings the wicked to ruin.(A)

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  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person

16 The person who strays from common sense
    will end up in the company of the dead.

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16 Whoever wanders from the path of understanding
    will end up where the dead[a] are gathered.

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  1. Proverbs 21:16 Lit. the departed spirits

16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence
    comes to rest in the company of the dead.(A)

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21 Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
    will find life, righteousness, and honor.

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21 Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love
    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