32 For the Lord detests the perverse(A)
    but takes the upright into his confidence.(B)

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32 for the perverse are an abomination to the Lord,
    but the upright are in his confidence.(A)

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30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,(A)
    and the one who is wise saves lives.

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30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
    and the wise capture souls.(A)

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26 The righteous choose their friends carefully,
    but the way of the wicked leads them astray.(A)

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26 The righteous are released from misfortune,[a]
    but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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  1. 12.26 Syr: Meaning of Heb uncertain

20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
    but the rich have many friends.(A)

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20 The poor are disliked even by their neighbors,
    but the rich have many friends.(A)

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28 A perverse person stirs up conflict,(A)
    and a gossip separates close friends.(B)

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28 A perverse person spreads strife,
    and a whisperer separates close friends.(A)

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Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.(B)

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One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
    but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.(A)

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17 A friend loves at all times,
    and a brother is born for a time of adversity.(A)

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17 A friend loves at all times,
    and kinsfolk are born to share adversity.(A)

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19 A brother wronged(A) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
    disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

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19 An ally offended is stronger than a city;[a]
    such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

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  1. 18.19 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Meaning of Heb uncertain

24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.(A)

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24 Some[a] friends play at friendship,[b]
    but a true friend sticks closer than one’s sibling.(A)

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  1. 18.24 Syr Tg: Heb A man of
  2. 18.24 Cn Compare Syr Vg Tg: Meaning of Heb uncertain

Wealth attracts many friends,
    but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.(A)

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Wealth brings many friends,
    but the poor are left friendless.(A)

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Many curry favor with a ruler,(A)
    and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.(B)

The poor are shunned by all their relatives—
    how much more do their friends avoid them!(C)
Though the poor pursue them with pleading,
    they are nowhere to be found.[a](D)

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  1. Proverbs 19:7 The meaning of the Hebrew for this sentence is uncertain.

Many seek the favor of the generous,
    and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.(A)
If the poor are hated even by their kin,
    how much more are they shunned by their friends!
When they call after them, they are not there.[a](B)

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  1. 19.7 Meaning of Heb uncertain

Many claim to have unfailing love,
    but a faithful person who can find?(A)

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Many proclaim themselves loyal,
    but who can find one worthy of trust?(A)

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