Proverbs 24:16

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For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up; but the wicked stumble in bad times.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
for a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
World English Bible (WEB)
For a just{H6662} man falleth{H5307}{(H8799)} seven times{H7651}, and riseth up again{H6965}{(H8804)}: but the wicked{H7563} shall fall{H3782}{(H8735)} into mischief{H7451}.
Strong's King James
Yes, the innocent falls seven times but rises again, The guilty stumble in calamity.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
For seven times doth the righteous fall and rise, And the wicked stumble in evil.
Young's Literal Translation

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