22 Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil!”(A)
Wait on the Lord,(B) and He will rescue you.(C)

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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 Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.

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

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A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,
but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.(A)

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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 Drive out a mocker,(A) and conflict goes too;
then quarreling and dishonor will cease.(B)

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

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12 A sensible person sees danger and takes cover;
the inexperienced keep going and are punished.(A)

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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 leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.(A)

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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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