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19 As righteousness leads to life,
    so whoever pursues evil finds his own death.

20 Devious people are disgusting to Yahweh,
    but he is delighted with those whose ways are innocent.
21 Certainly, an evil person will not go unpunished,
    but the descendants of righteous people will escape.

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19 Truly the righteous attain life,(A)
    but whoever pursues evil finds death.(B)

20 The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,(C)
    but he delights(D) in those whose ways are blameless.(E)

21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished,
    but those who are righteous will go free.(F)

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