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Proverbs 21:21-23
Common English Bible

21 Those who pursue righteousness and kindness
    will find life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise person fought a city of warriors
    and brought down the stronghold in which they felt safe.
23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues
    guard themselves from trouble.

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Proverbs 21:21-23
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21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity[a](A) and honor.(B)

22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty(C)
    and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

23 Those who guard their mouths(D) and their tongues
    keep themselves from calamity.(E)

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  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness
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