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21 The teaching of righteous people will help many people.
    But foolish people die because they are so stupid.
22 If the Lord blesses you, you are really rich.
    Hard work will not make you any richer.
23 A foolish person is happy when he does wicked things.
    But a wise person enjoys doing things that are right.

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21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.(A)

22 The blessing of the Lord(B) brings wealth,(C)
    without painful toil for it.(D)

23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,(E)
    but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

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