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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Devastation caused by the wicked will drag them away
    because they refuse to do what is just.

The conduct[a] of a guilty man is perverse,
    but the behavior of the pure is upright.

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  1. Proverbs 21:8 Lit. way

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

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10 The soul of the wicked craves evil;
    he extends no mercy to his neighbor.

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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 What the wicked person sacrifices is detestable—
    how much more when he offers it with vile motives!

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

29 The wicked man puts up a bold appearance,
    but the upright thinks about what he is doing.[a]

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 21:29 Lit. about his ways