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Proverbs 21:20-22
Contemporary English Version

20 Be sensible and store up
    precious treasures—
don't waste them
    like a fool.
21 If you try to be kind and good,
you will be blessed with life
    and goodness and honor.
22 One wise person can defeat
a city full of soldiers
    and capture their fortress.

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Proverbs 21:20-22
New International Version

20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil,
    but fools gulp theirs down.

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity[a](A) and honor.(B)

22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty(C)
    and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

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  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness
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