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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.
25 The righteous have enough to satisfy their appetite,
    but the belly of the wicked is empty.

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

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

25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,
    but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.(D)

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