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21 For only the godly will live in the land,
    and those with integrity will remain in it.

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21 for only good men enjoy life to the full;[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 2:21 enjoy life to the full, literally, “shall dwell in the land.”

People with integrity walk safely,
    but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.

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A good man has firm footing, but a crook will slip and fall.

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Those who follow the right path fear the Lord;
    those who take the wrong path despise him.

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To do right honors God; to sin is to despise him.

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19 Better to be poor and honest
    than to be dishonest and a fool.

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19 Better to be poor and honest than rich[a] and dishonest.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:1 rich, literally, “a fool.”

The godly walk with integrity;
    blessed are their children who follow them.

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It is a wonderful heritage to have an honest father.

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18 The blameless will be rescued from harm,
    but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.

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18 Good men will be rescued from harm, but cheaters will be destroyed.

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