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Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
    but those who keep the law struggle against them.(A)

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Those who reject the law praise the wicked,(A)
but those who keep the law pit themselves against them.(B)

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Those who keep the law are wise children,
    but companions of gluttons shame their parents.(A)

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A discerning son keeps the law,
but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.(A)

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When one will not listen to the law,
    even one’s prayers are an abomination.(A)

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Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law—
even his prayer is detestable.(A)

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18 Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint,
    but happy are those who keep the law.(A)

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18 Without revelation[a](A) people run wild,(B)
but one who follows divine instruction will be happy.(C)

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  1. 29:18 Lit vision