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19 The person who has great anger must pay the consequences,
    because if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.

20 Listen to advice and accept discipline,
    and you’ll be wise for the rest of your life.[a]

21 Many plans occupy the mind[b] of a man,
    but the Lord’s purposes will prevail.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:20 The Heb. lacks of your life
  2. Proverbs 19:21 Lit. heart
  3. Proverbs 19:21 Or will be established

19 A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty;
    rescue them, and you will have to do it again.

20 Listen to advice and accept discipline,(A)
    and at the end you will be counted among the wise.(B)

21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
    but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.(C)

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