21 He who (A)pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness and honor.
22 A (B)wise man scales the city of the mighty
And brings down the [a]stronghold in which they trust.
23 He who (C)guards his mouth and his tongue,
Guards his soul from troubles.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:22 Lit strength of trust

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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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness