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21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
    but fools die for lack of wisdom.

22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich,
    and He adds no sorrow with it.

23 To do mischief is like sport to a fool,
    but a man of understanding has wisdom.

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21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.(A)

22 The blessing of the Lord(B) brings wealth,(C)
    without painful toil for it.(D)

23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,(E)
    but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

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