Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 13:21

Thursday, May 12, 2005

Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
— Proverbs 13:21

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Illustration of Proverbs 13:21 — Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

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