4 Those who forsake the law (A)praise the wicked, but those who keep the law (B)strive against them.
4 Those who reject the law praise the wicked,(A)but those who keep the law battle against them.(B)
7 The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but (A)a companion of gluttons shames his father.
7 A discerning son keeps the law,but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.(A)
9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his (A)prayer is an abomination.
9 Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law—even his prayer is detestable.(A)
18 Where (A)there is no prophetic vision the people (B)cast off restraint,[a] but blessed is he who (C)keeps the law.
18 Without revelation[a](A) people run wild,(B)but one who listens to instruction will be happy.(C)
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