31 (A)Do not envy a violent person,
And do not choose any of his ways.
32 For the (B)devious are an abomination to the Lord;
But [a]He is (C)intimate with the upright.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:32 Lit His private counsel is

31 Don’t envy violent people
    or choose any of their ways.
32 Devious people are detestable to the Lord,
    but the virtuous are his close friends.

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The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
Because they (A)refuse to act with justice.

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The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
    for they refuse to act with justice.

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29 A wicked person [a](A)displays a bold face,
But as for the (B)upright, he makes his way sure.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:29 Lit makes firm with his face

29 The wicked person appears brash,
    but the virtuous think about the path ahead.

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