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25 The (A)desire of the sluggard puts him to death,
For his hands refuse to work;
26 All day long he [a]is insatiably craving,
While the righteous (B)gives and does not hold back.
27 The (C)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
How much more when he brings it with a wicked scheme!

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  1. Proverbs 21:26 Lit desires desire

25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him,(A)
    because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he craves for more,
    but the righteous(B) give without sparing.(C)

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable(D)
    how much more so when brought with evil intent!(E)

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