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20 For the evil person has no future —
    the lamp of the wicked will go out.
21 My son, don’t get involved with revolutionaries,
    but fear Adonai and the king.
22 For disaster from them will suddenly appear,
    and who knows what ruin they both can cause?

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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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