22 Do not say, (A)“I will repay evil”;
    (B)wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.

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22 Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
    Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.

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28 (A)Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king,
    and by steadfast love his (B)throne is upheld.

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28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
    his throne is made secure through love.

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(A)The prudent sees danger and hides himself,
    but the simple go on and suffer for it.

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A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

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10 (A)Drive out a scoffer, (B)and strife will go out,
    and (C)quarreling and abuse will cease.

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10 Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too.
    Quarrels and insults will disappear.

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12 (A)The prudent sees danger and hides himself,
    but (B)the simple go on and suffer for it.

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12 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

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16 A ruler who (A)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

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16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
    but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

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