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Proverbs 20:20-22
Names of God Bible

20 The lamp of the person who curses his father and mother
    will be snuffed out in total darkness.[a]
21 An inheritance quickly obtained in the beginning
    will never be blessed in the end.
22 Do not say, “I’ll get even with you!”
    Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

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  1. Proverbs 20:20 Or “snuffed out as darkness approaches.”
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Proverbs 20:20-22
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20 If someone curses their father or mother,(A)
    their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.(B)

21 An inheritance claimed too soon
    will not be blessed at the end.

22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”(C)
    Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.(D)

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