unfoldingWord_en_tn/pro/14/19.md

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bow down

This means to bend over to humbly express respect and submission toward someone. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)

at the gates of the righteous

The word "gates" represents an entrance to meet with another. This means the wicked will have to wait for the righteous person and beg to enter his presence. Alternate translation: "to meet with the righteous person" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)