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Proverbs 21:7-15 The Scriptures 1998 (ISR98)

7. The spoil of the wrong catches them, Because they refused to do right- ruling.

8. The way of a guilty man is perverse; But as for the innocent, his work is right.

9. It is better to dwell in a corner of a roof, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.

10. The desire of the wrong is set upon evil; His neighbour finds no favour in his eyes.

11. When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

12. The Righteous One observes the house of the wrong; He overthrows the wrong for their evil.

13. Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, Let him also cry and not be heard.

14. A gift in secret subdues displeasure, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

15. To do right-ruling is joy to the righteous, But ruin to the workers of wickedness.

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