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21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.
22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich,
    and he adds no sorrow with it.[a]
23 It is like sport to a fool to do wrong,
    but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding.

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  1. Proverbs 10:22 Or and toil adds nothing to it

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