Proverbs 21:16
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16 Whoever wanders from the way of understanding
will rest in the assembly of the dead.(A)
Proverbs 21:16
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16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding
will rest in the assembly of the dead.
Proverbs 21:18
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18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous
and the faithless for the upright.(A)
Proverbs 21:18
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18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,
and the faithless for the upright.
Proverbs 21:21
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Footnotes
- 21.21 Gk: Heb life and righteousness
Proverbs 21:21
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21 He who pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life[a] and honor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:21 Gk: Heb life and righteousness
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)
Proverbs 21:27
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27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
Proverbs 22:8
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8 Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity,
and the rod of anger will fail.(A)
Proverbs 22:8
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8 He who sows injustice will reap calamity,
and the rod of his fury will fail.
Proverbs 24:15-16
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15 Do not lie in wait like an outlaw against the home of the righteous;
do no violence to the place where the righteous live;(A)
16 for though they fall seven times, they will rise again,
but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.(B)
Proverbs 24:15-16
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15 Lie not in wait as a wicked man against the dwelling of the righteous;
do not violence to his home;
16 for a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again;
but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
Proverbs 26:1
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26 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,
so honor is not fitting for a fool.(A)
Proverbs 26:1
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26 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,
so honor is not fitting for a fool.
Proverbs 26:3
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3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
and a rod for the back of fools.(A)
Proverbs 26:3
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3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass,
and a rod for the back of fools.
Proverbs 26:27
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27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,
and a stone will come back on the one who starts it rolling.(A)
Proverbs 26:27
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27 He who digs a pit will fall into it,
and a stone will come back upon him who starts it rolling.
Proverbs 29:16
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16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.(A)
Proverbs 29:16
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16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases;
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
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