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22 The Lord’s blessing brings wealth.
    And with it comes no sorrow.

23 A foolish person enjoys doing wrong.
    But a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.

24 An evil person will get what he fears most.
    But a good person will receive what he wants most.

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

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

24 What the wicked dread(E) will overtake them;(F)
    what the righteous desire will be granted.(G)

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