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# Righteousness protects those

"Righteousness" represents a way of life approved by Yahweh. This quality acts like a person who protects. Alternate translation: "A way of life approved by Yahweh protects" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-personification]])

# who are faultless in their path

Here "path" represents how a person directs his life. Alternate translation: "who are faultless in their way of living" or "who live lives of integrity" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# wickedness ruins those who commit sin

Here "wickedness" represents an evil conduct of life. This quality acts like a person who ruins those who commit sin. Alternate translation: "wickedness ruins sinners' lives" or "sinners ruin their lives by committing wickedness" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-personification]])