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15 When there is justice, righteous people are happy,
    but wicked people are afraid.
16 If someone decides to turn away from wisdom,
    he will soon be in his grave.
17 Anyone who loves only pleasure will become poor.
    People who love wine and big feasts will never become rich.

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15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
    but terror to evildoers.(A)

16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence
    comes to rest in the company of the dead.(B)

17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
    whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.(C)

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