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22 It is Yahweh’s blessing that makes a person rich,
    and hard work adds nothing to it.
23 Like the laughter of a fool when he carries out an evil plan,
    so is wisdom to a person who has understanding.

Righteous People Contrasted to Wicked People

24 That which wicked people dread happens to them,
    but the Lord grants the desire of righteous people.

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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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