Proverbs 14:19
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19 The evil bow down before the good,
the wicked at the gates of the righteous.(A)
Proverbs 14:22
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22 Do not those who plan evil err?
Those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
Proverbs 14:34
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34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people.(A)
Proverbs 15:6
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6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:8
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8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.(A)
Proverbs 15:9
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9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.(A)
Proverbs 15:29
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29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(A)
Proverbs 16:17
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17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
those who guard their way preserve their lives.
Proverbs 20:7
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7 The righteous walk in integrity—
happy are the children who follow them!(A)
Proverbs 21:7
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7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away
because they refuse to do what is just.(A)
Proverbs 21:10
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10 The souls of the wicked desire evil;
their neighbors find no mercy in their eyes.(A)
Proverbs 21:18
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18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous
and the faithless for the upright.(A)
Proverbs 21:27
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27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when brought with evil intent.(A)
Proverbs 21:29
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Footnotes
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Proverbs 22:5
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5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;
the cautious will keep far from them.(A)
Proverbs 24:15-16
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15 Do not lie in wait like an outlaw against the home of the righteous;
do no violence to the place where the righteous live;(A)
16 for though they fall seven times, they will rise again,
but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.(B)
Proverbs 28:1
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28 The wicked flee when no one pursues,
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.(A)
Proverbs 28:12
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12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory,
but when the wicked prevail, people go into hiding.(A)
Proverbs 28:28
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28 When the wicked prevail, people go into hiding,
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 29:2
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2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.(A)
Proverbs 29:16
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16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.(A)
Proverbs 29:27
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27 The unjust are an abomination to the righteous,
but the upright are an abomination to the wicked.
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