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23 Rav ochel (much food) is in the untilled ground of the poor, but for want of mishpat (justice) it is swept away.

24 He that spareth his shevet (rod) hateth bno (his son), but he that loveth him is diligent in his musar (discipline).

25 The tzaddik (righteous) eateth to the satisfying of his nefesh (soul), but the beten (stomach) of the resha’im shall want.

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23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
    but injustice sweeps it away.

24 Whoever spares the rod(A) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline(B) them.(C)

25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,
    but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.(D)

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