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12 The Righteous One[a] carefully watches the house of the wicked.
He throws the wicked down to ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or righteous one

12 The righteous observes the house of the wicked;
    he throws the wicked to ruin.

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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 A person who wanders from the way of understanding
    will rest in the company of departed spirits.

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16 Whoever wanders from the way of understanding,
    in the assembly of the dead[a] he will rest.

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  1. Proverbs 21:16 Or “Rephaim”

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

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21 A person who pursues righteousness and mercy
    will find life, righteousness, and honor.

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21 He who pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find 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