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21 The lips of a righteous person shepherd many,
but stubborn fools die for lack of sense.
22 The blessing of the Lord makes a person wealthy,
and he adds no sorrow to it.[a]
23 Carrying out a wicked scheme is a game for the fool,
but wisdom gives pleasure to a person with understanding.

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  1. Proverbs 10:22 Or hard work adds nothing to it or worry adds nothing to it

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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