Proverbs 20:22
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22 Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
wait for the Lord, and he will help you.(A)
Proverbs 20:22
Common English Bible
22 Don’t say, “I’ll repay the evildoer!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.
Proverbs 20:28
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Footnotes
- 20.28 Gk: Heb loyalty
Proverbs 20:28
Common English Bible
28 Kindness and faithfulness protect the king;
he supports his throne by kindness.
Proverbs 22:3
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3 The clever see danger and hide,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22:3
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3 Prudent people see trouble and hide,
while the simpleminded go right to it and get punished.
Proverbs 22:10
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10 Drive out a scoffer, and strife goes out;
quarreling and abuse will cease.(A)
Proverbs 22:10
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10 Remove the mocker and conflict disappears;
judgment and shame also stop.
Proverbs 27:12
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12 The clever see danger and hide,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.(A)
Proverbs 27:12
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12 Prudent people see evil and hide;
the simpleminded go right to it and get punished.
Proverbs 28:16
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16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.
Proverbs 28:16
Common English Bible
16 A prince without understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but one who hates unjust gain will live long.
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