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16 My heart[a] will celebrate
when your lips speak upright things.

17 Do not allow your heart to envy sinners.
Instead, always fear the Lord.
18 Indeed, there is a future,
and your hope will never be cut off.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 23:16 Literally kidneys

16 my inmost being will rejoice
    when your lips speak what is right.(A)

Saying 15

17 Do not let your heart envy(B) sinners,
    but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
18 There is surely a future hope for you,
    and your hope will not be cut off.(C)

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