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Proverbs 21:15-17
Modern English Version
Proverbs 21:15-17
Modern English Version
15 It is joy to the just to do justice,
but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
16 The man who wanders out of the way of understanding
will remain in the congregation of the dead.
17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;
he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
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)
Modern English Version (MEV)
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