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Proverbs 21:18-28

18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the unfaithful for the upright.

18 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the unfaithful for the upright.

19 Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman.

19 Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.

20 There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.

20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.

21 He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness and honor.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.

22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.

23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.

24 A proud and haughty man--"Scoffer" is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.

24 The proud and arrogant person—“Mocker” is his name— behaves with insolent fury.

25 The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.

25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work.

26 He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare.

26 All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with evil intent!

28 A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.

28 A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.