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21 The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously;
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21 The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously;
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22 those the LORD blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be cut off.
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22 those the LORD blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be cut off.
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23 If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm;
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23 If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm;
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24 though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.
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24 though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.
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25 I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.
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25 I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.
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26 They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be blessed.
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26 They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be blessed.
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27 Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever.
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27 Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever.
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28 For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. They will be protected forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off;
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28 For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. They will be protected forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off;
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29 the righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.
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29 the righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.
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30 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just.
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30 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just.
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31 The law of his God is in his heart; his feet do not slip.
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31 The law of his God is in his heart; his feet do not slip.
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32 The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, seeking their very lives;
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32 The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, seeking their very lives;
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33 but the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned when brought to trial.
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33 but the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned when brought to trial.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
