The way of the guilty is devious,(A)
    but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

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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

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 righteous God[a] considers the house of the wicked,
    bringing the wicked to ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 21:12 The Heb. lacks God

15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
    but terror to evildoers.(A)

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15 Administering justice brings joy to the righteous,
    but terror to those who practice iniquity.

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18 The wicked become a ransom(A) for the righteous,
    and the unfaithful for the upright.

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18 The wicked are ransom for the righteous,
    and the unfaithful for the upright.

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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 Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love
    finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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29 The wicked put up a bold front,
    but the upright give thought to their ways.(A)

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

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  1. Proverbs 21:29 Lit. about his ways