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21 Whoever pursues justice and treats others with kindness
    discovers true life marked by integrity and respect.
22 One wise person can rise against a city of mighty men
    and cause the citadel they trust to collapse.
23 Guard your words, mind what you say,
    and you will keep yourself out of trouble.

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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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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness