The way of a guilty person is (A)crooked,
But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.

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

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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

12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked;
He brings the wicked to ruin.

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15 The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous,
But (A)terror to those who practice injustice.

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15 Justice executed is a joy to the righteous
but a terror to those who practice iniquity.(A)

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18 The wicked is a (A)ransom for the righteous,
And the (B)treacherous is in the place of the upright.

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18 The wicked are a ransom for the righteous,
and the treacherous, for[a] the upright.(A)

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  1. Proverbs 21:18 Or in place of

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

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21 The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.(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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  1. Proverbs 21:29 Lit makes firm with his face

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

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