14 Good is the opposite of evil, and life is the opposite of death; so the sinner is the opposite of the godly. (WEB)
Sirach 33:14
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Tobit 12:9–11
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Sirach 13:16–18
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Proverbs 11:18–20
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward. 19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death. 20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delig…
Proverbs 29:26–27
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Sirach 1:24–26
24 He will hide his words until the right moment, and the lips of many will tell of his understanding. (WEB) 25 A wise saying is in the treasures of wisdom; but godliness is an abomination to a sinner. (WEB) 26 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments and the Lord will give her… (WEB)
Sirach 39:24–26
24 His ways are plain to the holy. They are stumbling blocks to the wicked. (WEB) 25 Good things are created from the beginning for the good. So are evil things for sinners. (WEB) 26 The main things necessary for the life of man are water, fire, iron, salt, wheat flour, and honey,… (WEB)
Proverbs 13:20–22
20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. 21 Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous. 22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to…
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