Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 10:29
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Berean Standard Bible
The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil.
King James Version
The way of the LORD [is] strength to the upright: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.
World English Bible
The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
American Standard Version
The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 10
27 The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.
28 The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish.
29 The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil.
30 The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.
31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
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