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23 I was afraid God would destroy me.
    His glory terrifies me.
    So I’d never do things like that.

24 “Suppose I’ve put my trust in gold.
    I’ve said to pure gold, ‘You make me feel secure.’
25 And I’m happy because I’m so wealthy.
    I’m glad because my hands have earned 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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