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21 My child, fear the Lord and the king,
    and do not disobey either of them,[a](A)
22 for disaster comes from them suddenly,
    and who knows the ruin that both can bring?

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  1. 24.21 Gk: Heb do not associate with those who change

21 Fear the Lord, my son, and also the king.
Do not associate with those who are rebellious,
22 because their disaster will take place suddenly.
Who knows what ruin the Lord and the king will cause?

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24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You are innocent,”
    will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations,(A)
25 but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,
    and a good blessing will come upon them.(B)

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24 If anyone says to a guilty person, “You are innocent,”
people will curse him. Nations will denounce him.
25 However, it will be pleasant for those who convict the guilty.
A wonderful blessing will come upon them.

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