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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 My son, (A)fear the Lord and the king,
    and do not join with those who do otherwise,
22 for disaster will arise suddenly from them,
    and who knows the ruin that will come from them both?

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

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