righteous: Proverbs 12:13, Proverbs 17:27; Psalms 16:3; Matthew 5:46-48; Luke 6:32-36; 1 Peter 2:18-21
excellent: or, abundant
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Proverbs 12:26
Proverbs 12:26
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