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23 Fools enjoy vile deeds,
    but those with understanding take pleasure in wisdom.
24 What the wicked dread will come on them,
    but what the righteous desire will be given to them.
25 After a whirlwind passes by, the wicked are no more,
    but the righteous stand firm forever.

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

24 What the wicked dread(B) will overtake them;(C)
    what the righteous desire will be granted.(D)

25 When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone,
    but the righteous stand firm(E) forever.(F)

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