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27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor,
    but evil comes to him who searches for it.
28 He who trusts in his riches will wither,[a]
    but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
29 He who troubles his household will inherit wind,
    and the fool will be servant to the wise.

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  1. Proverbs 11:28 Cn: Heb fall

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