12 The Righteous One[a] takes note of the house of the wicked
    and brings the wicked to ruin.(A)

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  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person

12 The [a]righteous one considers the house of the wicked,
Bringing the (A)wicked to ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or Righteous One

16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence
    comes to rest in the company of the dead.(A)

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16 A person who wanders from the way of understanding
Will (A)rest in the assembly of the [a]dead.

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  1. Proverbs 21:16 Lit departed spirits

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity[a](A) and honor.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness

21 One who (A)pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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