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20 Those who are of a perverse heart are abomination to the Lord,
    but such as are upright in their way are His delight.

21 Though be assured, the wicked will not be unpunished,
    but the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.

22 As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout,
    so is a fair woman who is without 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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