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22 
Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue and save you.(A)

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22 (A)Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
(B)Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.

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28 
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king,
And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness.

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28 [a]Loyalty and (A)truth watch over the king,
And he upholds his throne by [b]loyalty.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:28 I.e., covenant loyalty
  2. Proverbs 20:28 I.e., covenant loyalty


A prudent and far-sighted person sees the evil [of sin] and hides himself [from it],
But the naive continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].

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A (A)prudent person sees evil and hides himself,
But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.

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10 
Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go away;
Even strife and dishonor will cease.

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10 (A)Drive out the scoffer, and strife will leave,
Even quarreling and dishonor will cease.

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12 
A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it,
But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].(A)

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12 A prudent person sees evil and hides himself;
But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.

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16 
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense [and his wickedness shortens his days],
But he who hates unjust gain will [be blessed and] prolong his days.

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16 A (A)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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