Proverbs 4:16

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For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For they don’t sleep, unless they do evil. Their sleep is taken away, unless they make someone fall.
World English Bible (WEB)
For they sleep{H3462}{(H8799)} not, except they have done mischief{H7489}{(H8686)}; and their sleep{H8142} is taken away{H1497}{(H8738)}, unless they cause some to fall{H3782}{(H8686)}{(H8675)}{H3782}{(H8799)}.
Strong's King James
For they can't sleep unless doing evil, Their sleep is robbed unless making someone stumble.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
For they sleep not if they do not evil, And their sleep hath been taken violently away, If they cause not some to stumble.
Young's Literal Translation

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