23 For disaster from God terrifies me,
and because of His majesty I could not do these things.(A)

24 If I placed my confidence in gold
or called fine gold my trust,(B)
25 if I have rejoiced because my wealth is great
or because my own hand has acquired so much,

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23 For I dreaded destruction from God,(A)
    and for fear of his splendor(B) I could not do such things.(C)

24 “If I have put my trust in gold(D)
    or said to pure gold, ‘You are my security,’(E)
25 if I have rejoiced over my great wealth,(F)
    the fortune my hands had gained,(G)

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