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Proverbs 15:27-29
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27 The greedy for gain brings trouble to his home,
    but he who hates bribes will live.

28 The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking,
    but the mouth of the wicked spews out evil stuff.
29 Adonai is far from the wicked,
    but he listens to the prayer of the righteous.

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Proverbs 15:27-29
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27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
    but the one who hates bribes will live.(A)

28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,(B)
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.(C)

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(D)

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