31 Don’t envy a violent man(A)
or choose any of his ways;
32 for the devious are detestable to the Lord,
but he is a friend[a] to the upright.(B)

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  1. 3:32 Or confidential counsel

31 Do not envy the violent,
    and do not choose any of their ways,(A)
32 for the perverse are an abomination to the Lord,
    but the upright are in his confidence.(B)

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The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
because they refuse to act justly.

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The violence of the wicked will sweep them away
    because they refuse to do what is just.(A)

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29 A wicked person puts on a bold face,(A)
but the upright one considers his way.

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29 The wicked put on a bold face,
    but the upright give thought to[a] their ways.(A)

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  1. 21.29 Or establish