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20 Whoso is vilifying his father and his mother, Extinguished is his lamp in blackness of darkness.

21 An inheritance gotten wrongly at first, Even its latter end is not blessed.

22 Do not say, `I recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee.

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20 If someone curses their father or mother,(A)
    their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.(B)

21 An inheritance claimed too soon
    will not be blessed at the end.

22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”(C)
    Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.(D)

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