Proverbs 5:23

New Century Version

He will die because he does not control himself, and he will be held captive by his foolishness.

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But if they do not listen, they will die by the sword, and they will die without knowing why.

The ropes of their tents are pulled up, and they die without wisdom.’

The wicked are ruined by their own evil, but those who do right are protected even in death.

Good people’s words will help many others, but fools will die because they don’t have wisdom.

Evil people will be paid back for their evil ways, and good people will be rewarded for their good ones.

So I let them go their stubborn way and follow their own advice.

So you will get what you deserve; you will get what you planned for others.

God will pay them back for their sins and will destroy them for their evil. The Lord our God will destroy them.

The wisdom of the wise wins praise, but there is no respect for the stupid.

Whoever does not use good sense will end up among the dead.