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22 When a good person dies, he leaves good things for his grandchildren.
    But a sinner's riches will belong to righteous people in the end.
23 Even a poor man's field may give him enough food.
    But he loses it because wicked people rob him.
24 If you do not punish your child, you show that you hate him.
    If you really love your child, you will punish him when he does something wrong.

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22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
    but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(A)

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

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

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