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Proverbs 21:15-17
International Standard Version
Proverbs 21:15-17
International Standard Version
15 Administering justice brings joy to the righteous,
but terror to those who practice iniquity.
16 Whoever wanders from the path of understanding
will end up where the dead[a] are gathered.
17 Pleasure lovers become poor;
loving wine and oil doesn’t bring riches.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:16 Lit. the departed spirits
Proverbs 21:15-17
New International Version
Proverbs 21:15-17
New International Version
15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
but terror to evildoers.(A)
16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence
comes to rest in the company of the dead.(B)
17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.(C)
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