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Proverbs 24:20-22
Contemporary English Version

20 They will soon be gone
like the flame of a lamp
    that burns out.

–30–

21 My children, you must respect
    the Lord and the king,
and you must not make friends
with anyone who rebels
    against either of them.
22 Who knows what sudden disaster
the Lord or a ruler
    might bring?

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Proverbs 24:20-22
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20 for the evildoer has no future hope,
    and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.(A)

Saying 30

21 Fear the Lord and the king,(B) my son,
    and do not join with rebellious officials,
22 for those two will send sudden destruction(C) on them,
    and who knows what calamities they can bring?

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