Proverbs 14:22
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22 Don’t they go astray who plot evil?
But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
Proverbs 14:22
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22 Do not those who plan evil err?
Those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
Proverbs 14:34
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34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14:34
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34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people.(A)
Proverbs 15:6
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6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure,
but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
Proverbs 15:6
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6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:8
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8 The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 15:8
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8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.(A)
Proverbs 15:9
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9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
Proverbs 15:9
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9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.(A)
Proverbs 15:29
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29 Yahweh is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29
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29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(A)
Proverbs 16:17
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17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil.
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
Proverbs 16:17
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17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
those who guard their way preserve their lives.
Proverbs 20:7
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7 A righteous man walks in integrity.
Blessed are his children after him.
Proverbs 20:7
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7 The righteous walk in integrity—
happy are the children who follow them!(A)
Proverbs 21:7
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7 The violence of the wicked will drive them away,
because they refuse to do what is right.
Proverbs 21:7
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7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away
because they refuse to do what is just.(A)
Proverbs 21:10
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10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;
his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:10
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10 The souls of the wicked desire evil;
their neighbors find no mercy in their eyes.(A)
Proverbs 21:18
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18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,
the treacherous for the upright.
Proverbs 21:18
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18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous
and the faithless for the upright.(A)
Proverbs 21:27
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27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination—
how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
Proverbs 21:27
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27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when brought with evil intent.(A)
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