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29 The face of the wicked hardens,
    but the upright maintains a straight course.[a]
30 No wisdom, no understanding,
    no counsel prevail against the Lord.
31 The horse is equipped for the day of battle,
    but victory is the Lord’s.

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Footnotes

  1. 21:29 The wicked cannot deter the righteous from walking the straight path, i.e., from practicing virtue.

29 The wicked put up a bold front,
    but the upright give thought to their ways.(A)

30 There is no wisdom,(B) no insight, no plan
    that can succeed against the Lord.(C)

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory rests with the Lord.(D)

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