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Proverbs 21:12

The righteous person is not naive — they observe the house of the wicked with wisdom and understand that it is headed for ruin. But it is God who ultimately executes judgment on the wicked. The righteous need not act in vengeance; God handles it.

Memory phrase: God judges the wicked.

Talk about it: Why should we let God handle justice instead of taking it ourselves?

Prayer: God, help me trust You to bring justice.

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