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Proverbs 21:16-22 Modern English Version (MEV)

16. The man who wanders out of the way of understandingwill 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.

18. The wicked will be a ransom for the righteous,and the transgressor for the upright.

19. It is better to dwell in the wildernessthan with a contentious and angry woman.

20. There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise,but a foolish man squanders it.

21. He who follows after righteousness and mercyfinds life, righteousness, and honor.

22. A wise man scales the city of the mighty,and casts down the strength of its confidence.

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