The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
Because they (A)refuse to act with justice.
The way of a guilty person is (B)crooked,
But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.

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The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
because they refuse to act justly.

A guilty one’s conduct is crooked,(A)
but the behavior of the innocent is upright.(B)

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10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His (A)neighbor is shown no compassion in his eyes.

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10 A wicked person desires evil;
he has no consideration[a] for his neighbor.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 21:10 Or favor

27 The (A)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
How much more when he brings it with evil intent!

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27 The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!(A)

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29 A wicked person [a](A)displays a bold face,
But as for the (B)upright, he makes his way sure.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:29 Lit makes firm with his face

29 A wicked person puts on a bold face,(A)
but the upright one considers his way.

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