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Proverbs 22:7-9
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7 The (A)rich rules over the poor,
And the borrower becomes the lender’s slave.
8 One who (B)sows injustice will reap disaster,
And the (C)rod of his fury will perish.
9 One who [a]is (D)generous will be blessed,
Because he (E)gives some of his food to the poor.

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  1. Proverbs 22:9 Lit has a good eye
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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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