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20 because an evil person has no future,
    and the lamps of wicked people will be snuffed out.

21 Fear Yahweh, my son.
    Fear the king as well.
    Do not associate with those who always insist upon change,
22 because disaster will come to them suddenly.
    Who knows what misery both may bring?

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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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