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Treasures gained dishonestly profit no one,
    but righteousness rescues from death.
Yahweh will not allow a righteous person to starve,
    but he intentionally ignores the desires of a wicked person.

Lazy hands bring poverty,
    but hard-working hands bring riches.

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Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value,(A)
    but righteousness delivers from death.(B)

The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,(C)
    but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.(D)

Lazy hands make for poverty,(E)
    but diligent hands bring wealth.(F)

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