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19 The evil bow down before the good,
    and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

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19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good,
    and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.(A)

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32 The wicked is brought down in his calamity,
    but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

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32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,(A)
    but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.(B)

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Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere,
    keeping watch on the evil and the good.

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The eyes(A) of the Lord are everywhere,(B)
    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.(C)

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In the house of the righteous is much treasure,
    but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

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The house of the righteous contains great treasure,(A)
    but the income of the wicked brings ruin.(B)

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The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

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The Lord detests the sacrifice(A) of the wicked,(B)
    but the prayer of the upright pleases him.(C)

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The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
    but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

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The Lord detests the way of the wicked,(A)
    but he loves those who pursue righteousness.(B)

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28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers,
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

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28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,(A)
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.(B)

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29 Yahweh is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

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29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(A)

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Yahweh has made everything for its own end—
    yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

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The Lord works out everything to its proper end(A)
    even the wicked for a day of disaster.(B)

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An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
    A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

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A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
    a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

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23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,
    to pervert the ways of justice.

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23 The wicked accept bribes(A) in secret
    to pervert the course of justice.(B)

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When wickedness comes, contempt also comes,
    and with shame comes disgrace.

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When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
    and with shame comes reproach.

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