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Proverbs 21:15-17
New Catholic Bible
Proverbs 21:15-17
New Catholic Bible
15 When justice is done, the upright rejoice,
but evildoers are filled with terror.
16 Anyone who strays from the way of prudence
will rest in the company of the shades.[a]
17 Whoever craves pleasure will end up in want;
whoever loves wine and oil will never grow rich.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:16 Company of the shades: i.e., the dead in the netherworld.
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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