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Proverbs 21:20-22
New American Standard Bible 1995

20 There is precious (A)treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise,
But a foolish man (B)swallows it up.
21 He who (C)pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness and honor.
22 A (D)wise man scales the city of the mighty
And brings down the [a]stronghold in which they trust.

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  1. Proverbs 21:22 Lit strength of trust
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Proverbs 21:20-22
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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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