15 Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity. 16 The man who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead. 17 He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.
Proverbs 21:15–17
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Sirach 19:4–6
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Sirach 9:11–13
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Proverbs 13:20–22
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Sirach 31:4–6
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Ezekiel 33:17–19
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Ecclesiastes 8:10–12
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Proverbs 12:27–28
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Sirach 32:16–18
16 Those who fear the Lord will find true judgment, and will kindle righteous acts like a light. (WEB) 17 A sinful man shuns reproof, and will find a judgment according to his will. (WEB) 18 A sensible person won’t neglect a thought. An insolent and proud man won’t crouch in fear,… (WEB)
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