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22 The good leave an inheritance to their children’s children,
    but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.
23 The field of the poor may yield much food,
    but it is swept away through injustice.
24 Those who spare the rod hate their children,
    but those who love them are diligent to discipline them.

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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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