19 He who is steadfast in (A)righteousness will attain to life,
And (B)he who pursues evil will bring about his own death.
20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord,
But the (C)blameless in their [a]walk are His (D)delight.
21 [b]Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished,
But the [c]descendants of the righteous will be delivered.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:20 Lit way
  2. Proverbs 11:21 Lit Hand to hand
  3. Proverbs 11:21 Lit seed