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Proverbs 22:7-9
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7 The rich ruleth over the poor;
And the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap [a]calamity;
And the rod of his wrath shall fail.
9 He that hath a [b]bountiful eye shall be blessed;
For he giveth of his bread to the poor.

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  1. Proverbs 22:8 Or, vanity
  2. Proverbs 22:9 Hebrew good.
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Proverbs 22:7-9
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7 The rich rule over the poor,
    and the borrower is slave to the lender.

8 Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,(A)
    and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.(B)

9 The generous will themselves be blessed,(C)
    for they share their food with the poor.(D)

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