4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law struggle against them.(A)
4 Those who reject the law praise the wicked,(A)but those who keep the law battle against them.(B)
7 Those who keep the law are wise children, but companions of gluttons shame their parents.(A)
7 A discerning son keeps the law,but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.(A)
9 When one will not listen to the law, even one’s prayers are an abomination.(A)
9 Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law—even his prayer is detestable.(A)
18 Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but happy are those who keep the law.(A)
18 Without revelation[a](A) people run wild,(B)but one who listens to instruction will be happy.(C)
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