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20 The Lord detests a crooked heart,
    but he favors those whose path is innocent.
21 The evil person will surely not go unpunished,
    but the children of the righteous will escape.
22 Like a gold ring in a pig’s nose
    is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

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

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

22 Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout
    is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.

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