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27 He who strives for good obtains favor,
    but he who searches for evil — it comes to him!

28 He who trusts in his riches will fall,
    but the righteous will flourish like sprouting leaves.

29 Those who trouble their families inherit the wind,
    and the fool becomes slave to the wise.

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27 Whoever seeks good finds favor,
    but evil comes to one who searches for it.(A)

28 Those who trust in their riches will fall,(B)
    but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.(C)

29 Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind,
    and the fool will be servant to the wise.(D)

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