Proverbs 11:18-20
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
18 The wicked make empty profits,
but those who sow justice have a sure reward.(A)
19 Justice leads toward life,
but pursuit of evil, toward death.
20 The crooked in heart are an abomination to the Lord,
but those who walk blamelessly are his delight.[a]
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