A righteous person acts with integrity;(A)
his children who come after him will be happy.(B)

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The one who lives with integrity is righteous;(A)
his children[a] who come after him will be happy.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 20:7 Lit sons

11 Even a young man is known by his actions—
by whether his behavior is pure and upright.(A)

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11 Even a young man is known by his actions—
if his behavior is pure and upright.(A)

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30 Lashes and wounds purge away evil,(A)
and beatings cleanse the innermost parts.[a]

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  1. 20:30 Lit beatings the chambers of the belly

30 Lashes and wounds purge away evil,(A)
and beatings cleanse the innermost parts.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 20:30 Lit beatings the chambers of the belly